Home › Articles

Articles


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


All Team Hill motorcyclists asked to come together for group photo
Allan Woods, Hill AFB Motorcycle Safety Program manager
May 9, 2013
The 75th Air Base Wing Safety Office and The Hill Riders Association, with the support of 75th Operational Support Squadron, are calling out to all Team Hill riders to join them for a historic group photo on May 15 of all of the Team Hill motorcycle riding community. Shine them up and bring your motorcycles if you can, if not; all those who would like to show support for the motorcycle safety... Read more


Grilling and chilling summertime safety
Airman 1st Class Andrea Butts, 75th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Public Health
May 9, 2013
It’s that time of the year to bring out the grills and enjoy the hot sun with friends and family. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illnesses double during the summer months. As summer commences, here are a few tips to host a barbeque without hosting parasites: Keep it clean Make sure to wash hands and surfaces often. Use soap, lukewarm water and scrub your... Read more


Maj. Gen. Baker to speak May 9
1st Lt. Trung O. Nguyen, 417 SCMS/GUEA
May 2, 2013
  Baker will speak about the progression and results of the recent reorganization and the ongoing budget battle in the fiscally challenging environment. He will also open up the floor for a question and answer session, which will be facilitated through a unique mix of live questions and text messages, allowing people to text in questions to be answered live.  The Team Hill Junior... Read more


New mobile app calculates torque settings on-the-fly
Kevin Spalding, 367th Training Support Squadron
May 2, 2013
      The Air Force’s leading Instructional Training Unit (ITU) recently presented their newest product to Col. David W. Murphy, commander, 782nd Training Group, Air, Education and Training Command. Torqued, a mobile app The Griffin developed, allows Air Force maintainers, or anyone who uses torque wrenches, to calculate complicated torque settings on-the-fly. "It will help the... Read more


STOMP for military parents of children with special needs
Airman and Family Readiness Center
May 2, 2013
Did you know that as many as one in 10 military children have special educational or health care needs? Many of these children may need an Individualized Education Program, or IEP. If they are younger than 3 years old they may need an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Some may need a 504 or Accommodation Plan; while others transitioning into adult life will need to take on a whole different... Read more


Hill worker receives 50 year pin after a combined total of 55 years
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
May 2, 2013
"Awesome job," said Maj. Gen. H. Brent Baker Sr., Ogden Air Logistics commander, as he gave Donald Douglas a congratulatory handshake. "Keep up the good work." Douglas had just received his 50-year pin and certificate, honoring him for 21 years of military service and 29 years of federal civilian employment. "That’s amazing when you stop and think about it," said Baker, as he remarked on Douglas... Read more

In The Know

Volunteers needed to help with rodeo The 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office is seeking 120... more
I-15 near I-84 to close periodically I-15 near I-84 to close periodically for work   RIVERDALE —... more