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Turn energy awareness into action
Jennifer Elmore, Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency
October 6, 2011
This October, the Air Force joins the nation once again in observance of Energy Awareness Month. This year's theme, "Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," encourages us to do more than just be "aware." Instead, military personnel and civilians alike should take action."Our country is in a new energy paradigm and we can no longer use energy at will without regard to the consequences. We must make a... Read more


Wingman Day features Hill Rod and Gun Club
Anne Morrison, Hilltop Times Staff
October 6, 2011
Members of the 367th Training Support Squadron headed out to Hill's Rod and Gun Club Oct. 3 to take part in a wingman shoot. The squadron, which creates training material for the Air Force, took some time to gain further experience in arms training, and have some fun.In conjunction with the Rod and Gun Club's Monday and Tuesday lunch specials, 367th TSS Commander Maj. Michael Bliss brought his... Read more


AbilityOne employees honored with picnic at Hill
Mitch Shaw, Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau
October 6, 2011
Curtis Richardson says he has found a career at Hill Air Force Base. Richardson is one of 100 Top of Utah residents who are blind or have another severe disability and are employed at Hill through the AbilityOne program. AbilityOne is a federal initiative and the nation's largest single provider of jobs for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities.The 47-year-old Clearfield resident... Read more


Four excuses Utah women use to avoid mammograms
Shari Lopatin, TriWest Healthcare Alliance
October 6, 2011
When was the last time you put off a health screening? Do you remember why? "I only had time to take my kids to the doctor," or maybe, "Waiting a few extra months won't matter."Oh, really? Here are four common excuses women use to avoid getting their mammograms -- and why they should stop "excusing" themselves from this lifesaving screening:1. I'm too busy.Having a mammogram will only take a few... Read more


Hill Airmen participate in Foam Fest
Staff Sgt. Eric Burks, 2nd Combat Camera Squadron
September 29, 2011
OGDEN -- Four Airmen from the 2nd Combat Camera Squadron (2nd CTCS) at Hill Air Force Base competed in this year's 5K Foam Fest at Fort Buenaventura Park in Ogden Sept. 24.The two-day event, held by Round House Racing Sept. 23-24, was broken down into a series of staggered races, or heats. Each heat was far from a typical 5K run, as competitors went around, over, under and through a variety of... Read more


Vaccinations help prevent the spread of influenza
75th AMDS/Public Health
September 29, 2011
Did you know that worldwide, annual epidemics of influenza result in 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness and about 250,000 to 500,000 deaths? Most of the deaths that occur in industrialized countries are among people age 65 or older.This year Hill Air Force Base is able to include a significant portion of our federally employed civilian workforce population early in the flu season.This effort... Read more


Air Command and Staff College Seminar forming
Marty Kulikowski, Force Development Specialist Center Career Programs Manager
September 22, 2011
The Ogden Air Logistics Center Career Programs Office will be conducting a Seminar Formation/Planning Meeting for beginning Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) Seminar groups on Oct. 5 or Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. in Building 1289, Bill Ernst (PK) Conference Room on the second floor.All eligible employees interested in forming and joining an ACSC Seminar are welcome to attend the meeting which usually... Read more


Museum offers something for everyone on Wings and Wheels, Food for Life Day
Anne Morison, Hilltop Times Staff
September 22, 2011
The Hill Aerospace Museum became a bustling epicenter for family activity Sept. 17 as it hosted its annual Wings and Wheels event.The event began around 9 a.m. with the museum opening with the car show in place, nestled between the facility's two bays. Within the bays and on the museum grounds, about a dozen airplanes were opened up for public exploration during the day. The event is the only... Read more


On your mark, get set ... Go!
Senior Airman Melissa Dearstone, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
September 22, 2011
Last year the United States had more than 625 marathons that took place. With more and more interest in getting fit and accomplishing a 26.2 mile race, marathons are steadily increasing every year, and the Air Force is no different. The 2011 U.S. Air Force Marathon took place Sept. 17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.With prior marathons under his belt and consistent times, Team Hill... Read more


SARC receives donation, notes contributions of Victim Advocates
Anne Morrison, Hilltop Times Staff
September 15, 2011
Janaee Stone, Hill’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, would like to take this opportunity to thank the Catholic Community at the Chapel after Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Horgan presented the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office with a check for $5,000. With this money, Stone will be able to continue to provide extra services to... Read more