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75th Medical Group January closures

December 29, 2011

The 75th Medical Group Clinic will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the observation of New Year's Day with Monday as the holiday.

The clinic will also be closed on Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.



So you thought your holiday was cool!

December 29, 2011

Hilltop Times wants to see your holiday fun. Submit your photo to amorrison@standard.net by Jan. 3 and it could be featured in the next edition of the Hilltop Times. Tasteful photos only and 400 dpi.



Ski/board rentals at Outdoor Recreation

December 29, 2011

A holiday weekend special on skis/snowboard rentals allows you to pick up your gear anytime on Friday, Dec. 30, and return anytime on Tuesday, Jan. 3, for the two day rental fee.

Friday hours will be extended until 9 p.m. to accommodate guests who need to pick up their rental packages and ski tickets.



Commissary to offer scholarship

December 29, 2011

Through the Defense Commissary Agency, commissaries at bases everywhere can provide at least one $1,500 scholarship to a qualified applicant at each commissary.

Applications have been available since Dec. 1 and the deadline is Feb. 24 for applications. For more information and to learn how to apply, visit commissaries.com or militaryscholar.org.



Commissary to offer scholarship

December 29, 2011

Through the Defense Commissary Agency, commissaries at bases everywhere can provide at least one $1,500 scholarship to a qualified applicant at each commissary.

Applications have been available since Dec. 1 and the deadline is Feb. 24 for applications. For more information and to learn how to apply, visit commissaries.com or militaryscholar.org.

 



Landing New Year's Bash includes buffet

December 29, 2011

The Landing (formerly Club Hill) will be ringing in the New Year from 8 p.m. with hors d'ouvres until 11 p.m., and will include a midnight toast, followed up by a breakfast buffet -- all of this plus a DJ to dance the night away. Cost is $50 per couple, $25 individual, $60 for nonmember couples and $30 for nonmember individual.



Lock-in at Youth Center Dec. 31

December 29, 2011

New Year's Eve Lock In, Dec. 31 will feature activities for ages 9-18. Ring in the New Year among your friends at the Youth Center from 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 8 a.m. on Jan. 1. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers and includes games and activities, pizza and a light breakfast.



New window set to open for VERA/VSIPs

December 22, 2011

Hill Air Force Base will be accepting applications for a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority/Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VERA/VSIP) from Jan. 3 through Jan. 24. Applications will only be accepted through Hill AFB's VERA/VSIP Interactive Program Web site (https://wbhill03.hill.afmc.ds.af.mil/vera_vsip/). Check this web site for more information.

The applicants selected and approved for VERA/VSIP are expected to be off the employment rolls by April 30. It is unknown at this time how many buyouts will be offered.

Employees are encouraged to obtain their retirement estimate before applying. Employees may quickly calculate their own retirement estimates in the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS) at https://wwa.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afpcsecure/PassReq.asp. Employees may also call the benefits and entitlements service team (BEST) at 1-800-525-0102 for annuity calculations and any retirement related questions.



75th Medical Group December closures

December 22, 2011

The 75th Medical Group Clinic will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 (AFMC Family Day), and Monday, Dec. 26. The clinic will also close Christmas Day.

On Jan. 2, the clinic will be closed for the observation of New Year's Day with Monday as the holiday.



Christmas Dining at Hillcrest for military

December 22, 2011

The Hillcrest Dining Facility extends an invitation for a Christmas buffet to all active duty military members, their immediate families, and military retirees and their immediate families -- no other unauthorized guests please. This meal is served by the base leadership from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Department of Defense meal rates apply. Any questions can be directed to 801-777-3686.