New fitness classes added at the Warrior Health and Fitness Center
Jazzercise Mondays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Punch Pass $20 for eight Jazzercise classes. $4 a session Zumba Wednesdays at 10:30 a..m., and Fridays at 10 a.m. Punch Pass $45 for 10 Zumba classes, $5 a session Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Punch Pass $25 for five yoga classes, $6 a session X-Bike Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Punch Pass $30 for 10 X-... Read more


Harlem Ambassadors on fitness court May 27
The Harlem Ambassadors will be on the basketball court at the Fitness Center on May 27. The group will show off their high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and comedy routines. They will begin the show at 7 p.m. in a free performance that is open to anyone with base access. The appearance is being hosted by the Hill Air Force Base Youth Program. For more information call (801) 777... Read more


No matter what you call it, VPP works
Frank Barker, Safety Specialist 309th MXW/QPE
I've heard some grumblings about the Voluntery Protection Program. I understand your complaint. Who am I to ask you to be careful? You don't want to wear a helmet? That's your right. Don't want to wear a seatbelt? Fine with me. You can jump out of an airplane without a chute if you want to. After all VPP is voluntary right? The corporate answer (and the one you may not like) is that the Secretary... Read more
The World Health Organization reminds women that tobacco use isn’t pretty in this poster focused on “Gender and Tobacco.”


World No Tobacco Day focuses on women
UDOH reminds of dangers, urges them to quit SALT LAKE CITY -- For more than 20 years, lung cancer -- not breast cancer -- has been the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. The CDC reports smoking puts women at greater risk than men for lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, emphysema and many cancers. This year's World No Tobacco Day theme is "Gender and Tobacco," and the Utah... Read more


'Shrimp on the Bar-B' contests at restaurants
Visit the base restaurants on July 1 for the Summer Stampede Kick Off party with "Throw Some Shrimp on the Bar-B" game. If the shrimp lands on the target, you can win a grill. Five will be given away throughout the day. Stop by on July 1 to play. Throughout the entire month of July, if you spend $4 or more in one of the base restaurants, you will receive a scratch-off card. You may win prizes... Read more


Hill museum to host 2 ceremonies on Memorial Day
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times editor
Memorial Day ceremonies at Hill Aerospace Museum will feature two very different opportunities to remember those who gave their lives in the service of their country. The Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah will conduct a formal induction into the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame at 9:30 a.m. in the museum, and at 11 a.m., a chapter of the Daedalian Society will hold a memorial service in the... Read more


HAWC offers June classes for enhancing quality of life
The Health and Wellness Center's Lunch and Learn classes take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring their lunches with them to class. To sign up, please call the HAWC at (801) 777-1215. Success Achievement, Wednesday, June 1: This class teaches you how to focus on the things that are most important to you so that you can achieve your goals. The class will feature... Read more


Best terror deterrent -- your eyes
Catherine McNally, Hilltop Times staff
Of all the technology used to defend us against terrorism, the eyes and ears of each person every day are perhaps one of the most important. The Air Force's Eagle Eyes program utilizes the eyes and ears of not only law enforcement officials and Airmen, but also those of civilian workers, contractors, families and community members. In some ways, the eyes and ears of everyday people can be more... Read more


JAG Corps announces two law school programs, FLEP and ELP
THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS ANNOUNCES LAW SCHOOL PROGRAMS: FUNDED LEGAL EDUCATION PROGAM (FLEP) EXCESS LEAVE PROGRAM (ELP)   Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) and Excess Leave Program (ELP) are being accepted from 1 January through 1 March 2011. Interested officers are encouraged to compete.   "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing, and... Read more


Commentary: Call for 'Exceptional Wingmen'
A recent author in this column urged us to "exit our comfort zones." This week, I am inviting all of us to do just that and to become what I call an "Exceptional Wingman." For context, I invite you to imagine trying to do such simple tasks as getting out of bed, getting dressed, making breakfast, going shopping, brushing your teeth or hugging your loved ones without the use of your arms or legs.... Read more