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Commentary: 70 years later, Pearl Harbor response inspires remembrance
Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
December 8, 2011
WASHINGTON -- Commemorations are under way at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and in Washington, where Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta placed a wreath at the Navy Memorial in memory of those killed 70 years ago Wednesday during the attack on Pearl Harbor.Until Sept. 11, 2001, the surprise early-morning attack on Dec. 7, 1941, stood as the most devastating enemy attack on U.S. soil.... Read more


Commentary: On your list today -- have you got balance?
Col. Kraig Hanson, 75th Mission Support Group Commander
December 1, 2011
Got balance?Throughout our work days and our home lives, we are constantly making trade-offs between one thing and another, whether we notice or not. Sometimes it's good to stop and take the time to notice, to step back and reflect on how we are balancing things.Our Air Force is going through a significant re-balancing now; reducing resources, increasing some missions, and decreasing others. In... Read more


Commentary: Airman to Airman: Staff Sgt. Heather Israel
December 1, 2011
Airman to Airman: Staff Sgt. Heather Israel, 419th Maintenance Operations FlightDo you have any funny stories from basic training or tech school? I had only been at tech school for about a week, and I didn't notice a captain approaching. He asked me if there was something wrong with my arm. I was still oblivious, and I shook my arm and said, "No." He then reamed me for not paying better attention... Read more


Commentary: Commentary: Minuteman Solid Rocket Motor Warm Line test success
Col. Ryan Britton, System Program Manager
November 23, 2011
On Oct. 20, 2011, Northrop Grumman (NG) and ATK successfully ground tested a Minuteman III Stage 1 solid rocket motor for the U.S. Air Force as part of the Minuteman Solid Rocket Motor Warm Line (SRMWL) program. The refurbished Stage 1 case used in this test originally entered operational inventory in January 1961. This motor sat on strategic ICBM alert for six years at Malmstrom Air Force Base,... Read more


Commentary: 75th Medical Group wins energy award
Dave Abbott, 75th CES
November 23, 2011
On Friday, Nov. 18 at the Hill AFB Energy Management Steering Group, Col. Kathryn Kolbe, 75th Air Base Wing vice commander, awarded the 75th Medical Group with the annual Energy Champion Award. The 75th MDG, under the direction of Col. Don Hickman and Facility Maintenance Manager James Dowdy, have led their team of medics and taken specific positive actions to become more energy efficient as an... Read more


Commentary: Airman to Airman: Airman First Class Lauren Haibowicz
November 23, 2011
Where are you from? New HampshireWhat is your favorite quote? "Light up the darkness" -Bob MarleyWhat is your favorite part about being in the Air Force? The structure.If you were not in the Air Force, what would you be doing? Going to school.What are your hobbies? Camping, hiking and being awesome.Who is your favorite band? City and ColourWhat are your future goals? To become a psychologist.If... Read more


Commentary: Commentary: Bring heightened sense of awareness during holidays
Steven Nutt, Installation Antiterrorism officer
November 17, 2011
The holiday season has always been a wondrous time of year for my family and me. Like many of you, my family and I celebrate by traveling to share the company of loving relatives and friends, attending tree lighting ceremonies and other seasonal venues, and counting the many blessings bestowed upon us as Americans. Unfortunately, even with all the wonderment of the holiday season, I am painfully... Read more


Commentary: Cook that bird safely for Thanksgiving meal
Hill AFB Fire and Emergency Services
November 17, 2011
Thanksgiving and the holiday season is rapidly approaching. Cold temperatures, warm family occasions and the food of the holidays encourage indoor activities. Families spend the holidays inside, eating; visiting friends, eating; office parties, eating; church fellowship, eating; watching the game and eating. There are more than 2,000 residential Thanksgiving Day fires in the United States every... Read more


Commentary: Open season benefits fair and web site information
November 17, 2011
The 2011 Federal Benefits Open Season for Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts continues through Dec. 12. Hill Air Force Base will hold a Health Fair with available health insurance carriers Dec. 7-9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Building 150. Brochures and information on 2011 premiums will only be available at the Health... Read more


Commentary: Letter issued to all Airmen from Secretary of the Air Force
American Forces Press Service
November 10, 2011
In it, he wrote, "The mission at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation (AFMAO) is to provide dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families. The professionals whose privilege it is to perform this solemn duty take great pride in that responsibility to care for America's fallen. "However, due to specific concerns raised by AFMAO professionals regarding... Read more