Science stars
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
May 2, 2013
      James Serabian had a hard time picking out his favorite dinosaur posed on and around his model of a volcano. Various plastic dinosaurs had been placed carefully around his multihued volcano as he explained his model and excited preschoolers awaited a demonstration of approximately a dozen volcanoes April 25 at the East Child Development Center. Israel Arocha described the... Read more


Moving forward into hope
Krista Starker, Hilltop Times Correspondent
April 26, 2013
There were tears of sadness, hope and love as an Airman accounted her personal experience with sexual assault.A large group, including commanders, victim advocates and community agencies, gathered at a luncheon on April 18 to heighten awareness of sexual assault and the effects it has on the victim as well as those around them. The luncheon was the capstone event for Sexual Assault Awareness... Read more


A very warm welcome home
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
April 25, 2013
Among the crowd gathered at Hangar 37, two young girls’ smiles were mirrored on their mom’s face as they walked with their dad, Master Sgt. Adam Schmidt, who kept looking at his family. “The girls all really missed him, we all did,” said Ashley, his wife. Their dad was part of the incoming Fighting Fuujins back from a 6 ½ month assignment in the Pacific.  As the 4th Fighter Squadron... Read more


Hill AFB Tree City USA for 20th consecutive year
Barbara Fisher, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
April 25, 2013
Hill Air Force Base received national recognition last week, but not for what one might expect. This recognition came from the Arbor Day Foundation for being “green” and being named as a Tree City USA for the 20th year in a row.   On its 6,600-plus acres, Hill AFB has more than 13,000 trees of 92 different species, valued at approximately $17 million dollars. According to Russ Lawrence, the... Read more


AFMC embraces 'Every dollar counts' initiative
Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs
April 25, 2013
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — Air Force Materiel Command leaders are pledging their support for a new money-saving Air Force initiative dubbed Every Dollar Counts. In the wake of sequestration and reduced budgets, the initiative calls on Airmen to submit their money-saving ideas as part of a new culture of savings.  “This is an opportunity to respond to a tough situation with creative,... Read more


Ultimate Frisbee Tournament June 3-7
Hilltop Times staff
April 25, 2013
The 2013 Ultimate Frisbee Tournament will be held on June 3-7. Sponsored by 2nd Combat Camera Booster Club, events will be 7-on-7 (a minimum of five players on the field, maximum of 12 people per team).   Two 20-minute halves will be held with a 5-minute half-time. Each team is allowed one 2-minute timeout per half.   The event is structured as a double elimination tournament pending... Read more


Job fair, governor's summit aids military families through variety of approaches
Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times Staff
April 25, 2013
The Governor’s Military and Family Summit hosted a variety of seminars geared toward helping service men and their families cope with the stresses of life in the armed forces and out, and one of the most timely was a workshop on financial management.   With the economy still in a difficult place and the prospect of furloughs for civilian workers, knowing the right ways to stay within a... Read more


Actions in Afghanistan result in Purple Heart for EOD Airman
Richard W. Essary, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
April 25, 2013
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician supporting dangerous route clearance operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, was awarded the Purple Heart during a ceremony at Hill AFB on April 18. Tech. Sgt. Devin L. Datus, 775th Civil Engineer Squadron, was presented the award by Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander.   “I am honored to be recognized along... Read more


Commentary: Commentary: 75th LRS finds success with change management
By 1st Lt. Marc Bleha, 75th LRS Fuels Flight commander
April 25, 2013
With operational changes, sequestration, realignment of Air Force and major command functions, the only constant factor for the workforce is change. Even if the process or asset is left alone, it will change either through erosion, complacency or other degradation. The 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Fuels Flight has experienced and embraced many changes in the last year and succeeded by... Read more


Hill to participate in prescription drug take-back event on Saturday
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
April 25, 2013
Maj. David Jarnot, 75th Medical Group Pharmacy flight commander, said, “(Saturday’s event) is an excellent way for the community to dispose of potential hazardous medication that may be in households.”   The medical group representative emphasized the importance of the effort, set for April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Base Exchange and the Commissary as he talked about the volunteer... Read more