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Hagel memo prepares for 11 furlough days July 8-Sept. 30
American Forces Press Service
May 16, 2013
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Tuesday that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July 8 and the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year. Here is the text of the memo in its entirety: This memo directs defense managers to prepare to furlough most Department of Defense (DoD)... Read more


Army continues winning streak
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
May 16, 2013
      The Armed Forces Indoor Volleyball Tournament concluded with its last two matches on Sunday afternoon with strong showings in the men’s and women’s division by Army teams who took gold. The Army women defeated the Air Force women’s team after losing the first set, 19-25, by changing the momentum in the second set, 25-15, and taking a win after hard-fought lengthy plan in the... Read more


Physical fitness rodeo, memorial
75th Security Forces Squadron
May 16, 2013
In the spirit of remembering and honoring the efforts of security forces efforts, activities for National Police Week, will continue through Friday. Thursday, May 16, a Police Week Endurance Fitness Challenge will be held at the Warrior Fitness Center Track Parking Lot at 9 a.m. Four person teams will compete various tasks, in an Air Force Rodeo. There will be a High Mobility Multipurpose... Read more


Make your move at chess championship
Krista Starker, Hilltop Times Correspondent
May 16, 2013
Be sure to "check" your schedule and bring a "mate" to the annual Hill Air Force Base Chess Championship. The championship will be June 8 in the Daedalian Room at The Landing. Registration begins at 11 a.m., and is free and open to active duty, retired, DoD civilians, and dependents age 18 and older. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Hank Beuning, secretary of the Hill Air Force Base Chess Club which hosts the... Read more


Just out – Maintenance Operations Management multimedia class
367th Training Support Squadron
May 16, 2013
The 367th Training Support Squadron, "The Griffin," recently announced the release of "Maintenance Operations Management," an Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) course for maintenance managers. The course, Maintenance Operations Management (MOM), has been uploaded to the Aeronautical Data Link System. With over 8,000 hours of production, contributions from 12 subject matter experts from... Read more


CHPS hosts garden veggies to tabletop, Be Active in May classes
Civilian Health Personnel Services
May 16, 2013
Civilian Health Promotion Services continues a variety of activities in May including: • "From Garden to Table, Eating Seasonal Foods," Thursday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to noon, Building 533, Health and Wellness Center — Bring your garden to the table this summer. CHPS is excited to partner up with a local gardening expert to bring you information on basic gardening tips and techniques. You will... Read more


U of Phoenix leadership workshop
Hilltop Times staff
May 16, 2013
The University of Phoenix Utah Campus is hosting a free transformational leadership event Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at 5373 S. Green St., Room 105, Salt Lake City. In today’s competitive global economy, leadership offers both challenges and rewards. University of Phoenix School of Business invites anyone interested to learn more about resources essential for leadership success. At... Read more


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


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