Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
February 16, 2012
LAYTON -- "Never forget what we ask these men and women to do," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, 12th Air Force commander, as he addressed a crowded room full of 388th Fighter Wing nominees and annual award winners at the wing's annual banquet Feb. 7. More than 300 assembled at the Davis Conference Center included annual award nominees, Falcons, honorary commanders, 388th and 419th...
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Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
February 16, 2012
“Keeping the Promise by Empowering Families,” a summit focused on families with special needs will provide an Information Fair with service provider displays, a focus session and a behavior management training session March 15 at The Landing."This is our third year," said Tammy Custer, EMFP - Family Support specialist. The...
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Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
February 16, 2012
Those who work in the Building 1200 zone and use the West Gate will see changes in the coming weeks. Greater base access and increased traffic safety were two cornerstones in the development of the new West Gate and associated traffic changes on Wardleigh Road, said Harry Briesmaster, 75th Civil Engineer Group director. Specifically, the new gate was moved east or further into the installation...
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February 16, 2012
A free conference for military members, veterans and their families, will be offered on the third day of an extended conference in Salt Lake City at The Salt Palace. The Utah Veterans and Family Summit, March 30, follows the Generations Conference held the previous two days. Parking is also free that day for military members and their families at the underground parking facility if they come...
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February 16, 2012
Tech. Sgt. Anderson Matthews, 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron, recently received notice that he had won Air Force Fuels Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at the AFMC level.The honor includes work he did as lead on the new hydrant fuel system in which he served as liaison with the contractor responsible for the $20 million installation.While the time period for his award was Oct. 1, 2010,...
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Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
February 16, 2012
Roughly 12 years ago the A-10 Wing Shop opened its doors to extend the life of the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, or Warthogs as they are affectionately known.The last of the thin-skinned earlier versions of its aluminum wings, just finished a Service Life Extension Program, or SLEP."From this point on we'll just be doing Scheduled Structural Inspections (regular depot maintenance) and this will be the...
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February 16, 2012
Take the time this heart health month to check your cholesterolAccording to the CDC, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. Heart disease and stroke affects all of our lives, but we can all play a role in ending it. Prevention starts with everyone. Protect yourself and...
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February 16, 2012
Senior Airman Leah Purdy, 775th Civil Engineer Squadron, was chosen as the November 2011 Top 3 Superior Performer from among all base organizations at the junior enlisted level.Purdy's award nomination noted that she organized the full 2010 Staff Assisted Visit schedule, co-authored and coordinated the Hill AFB Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 10-2, and the implementation of unit...
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Senior Airman Melissa Dearstone, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
February 9, 2012
Creator of the fitness videos P90X, Tony Horton, visited Hill Air Force Base to give Airmen the opportunity to work out and learn about nutrition and fitness Feb. 2 here.Horton's visit included holding work out sessions, having a Lunch and Learn for all Airmen to ask questions about fitness and nutrition, and a little sightseeing around the base.The day started with a 6 a.m. workout session...
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Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs Report
February 9, 2012
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general, and as the next commander of AFMC.She will succeed Gen. Donald J. Hoffman...
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