AFMC honors Hill organizational development educator
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
May 9, 2013
Dr. Corbin Bell, 517 SMXS/MXDEB was selected as the AFMC 2013 Science, Engineering and Technical Management Science and Engineering Educator Award winner.   This award cites his performance for outstanding work throughout 2012 in the education of the 309th Software Maintenance Group (SMXG)scientists and engineers through providing technical, leadership, process and emotional intelligence... Read more


419th MDS Airman best in command
419th Fighter Wing staff report
May 9, 2013
Staff Sgt. Frederick C. Danneman, 419th Medical Squadron, was recently named Air Force Reserve Command’s Airman of the Year and will represent the command at the Air Force’s 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year competition later this year.   “All nominees should be extremely proud of their many achievements and contributions associated with being nominated for these prestigious awards,” said... Read more


Commentary: Conserving energy comes with power in numbers
Lt. Gen. Douglas Owens, Air Education and Training Command vice commander
May 9, 2013
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO RANDOLPH, Texas — One of the great things about the American people is their ability to rally and even sacrifice in a crisis. When it comes to energy conservation, there have been several notable periods in American history when the American people willingly incorporated small daily changes into their lives to preserve resources for the greater good. For instance during... Read more


AFMC senior staff changes announced
Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs
May 9, 2013
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Air Force Materiel Command officials announced May 2 that its executive director, Steve Butler, will retire June 30 after 35 years of service. He will be replaced by Michael Gill, currently executive director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Patsy Reeves, currently AFMC’s director of contracting, will become AFLCMC’s executive director.... Read more


419th Fighter Wing welcomes command chief
419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
May 9, 2013
Command Chief Master Sgt. Carmen Madia will serve as the enlisted advisor to the commander on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness and morale of the wing’s enlisted force. As the highest enlisted leader in the wing, he’ll also provide direction for the enlisted force and represent their interests across Hill AFB and throughout the local community. Madia is a native of Chicago, Ill., and... Read more


Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair in Ogden
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
May 9, 2013
The Hiring Our Heroes workshop and job fair to be held at the Summit Hotel and Conference Center in Ogden, is another in a series sponsored by the Governor’s Employment Coalition, similar to the one held in Salt Lake City recently. The Ogden event on Tuesday, May 14, at 247 24th St., is for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members and military spouses.... Read more


Drive with care as smaller travelers, motorcycles join traffic on the road
Allan Woods, Hill AFB Motorcycle Safety Program manager
May 9, 2013
The early summer months have finally arrived. With warmer weather, now is the time to make an extra effort to look closely for motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. Drivers will begin seeing many more of them on the roads in the next few weeks. This time of year four-wheel vehicle drivers are generally not used to seeing the smaller traffic out there on the commute. Very soon there will be... Read more


UnitedHealthcare and TriCare take steps to expedite authorizations
Bruce Jasurda, UnitedHealthcare
May 9, 2013
  MINNETONKA, Minn. — TriCare Management Activity is temporarily waiving the requirement for authorization of care in order to expedite service in its West Region, served by UnitedHealthcare. The waiver applies to any referrals obtained, or care received, from April 1 to May 18, 2013. Referrals are typically entered electronically, generating an authorization from the managed care support... Read more


Running in the name of education
Staff Sgt. Renae Saylock, 2nd Combat Camera Squadron
May 9, 2013
As a chilly breeze swept through the air and the sun was beginning to rise, more than 40 Airmen gathered outside the Warrior Fitness Center to run and brave the winds on April 30 — all in the name of education. The run — a 5-K (3.1-mile) run around the base’s duck pond trail; the purpose — promoting the importance of education. "These organized runs are meant to motivate and market the... Read more


Volleyball – can you dig it?
Senior Airman Allen Stokes, 2nd Combat Camera Squadron
May 9, 2013
It’s no secret to patrons at the Warrior Fitness Center that volleyball season is back in full swing. Unless you have headphones on, you’re exposed to the sounds of the Air Force Women’s Volleyball Team: the slamming of volleyballs, the unique volleyball lingo and the occasional body diving into the hardwood floor. But, in the midst of all the chaos they call practice stands a woman with a calm... Read more