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Students win LOA national scholarships
Community College of the Air Force, Hilltop Times writer, Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times writer
September 27, 2012
After winning scholarships from the local Logistics Officer Association, three students from Hill Air Force Base have been awarded competitive national scholarships for their essay submissions.The three students are Airman 1st Class Jeric Hernandez, Veronica Doumit of Clearfield High School, and Joshua Wilding, who recently graduated from Syracuse High School and now attends the University of... Read more


Protect yourself from the flu, vaccinations are now available
75th Medical Group
September 27, 2012
The 2012-13 influenza season is now here; whether you're active duty, a federal civilian employee or a TriCare beneficiary the influenza vaccine is available to you.Just like last year, this season's flu vaccine will be available to all TriCare beneficiaries and federal government civilian workers. Plans are in place to ensure our Air Force Materiel Command federal government civilian employees... Read more


388th Bombardment Group (Heavy) conducts reunion
Jory R. Vanderburg, 388th Fighter Wing Historian
September 20, 2012
SAVANNAH, GA. -- The 388th Bombardment Group (Heavy) veterans conducted their 388th Bomb Group Association, Inc., 63rd annual reunion in Savannah, Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. The 388th BG(H) was a B-17 Flying Fortress outfit stationed at Knettishall, England, during World War II whose honors were bestowed upon the current 388th Fighter Wing. More than 200 attended the reunion, with 28 of the... Read more


Utah residents participate in Air Force Marathon
September 20, 2012
MarathonActive duty: Keith Bollinger, 53, Syracuse, 4:44:32All other males, marathon: Rex Carter, 71, Layton, 3:49:34Michael Mclaughlin, 54, Pleasant View, 3:53:45David Davidson, 53, Herriman, 4:18:04Andrew Cobb, 29, Hill Air Force Base, 4:50:54 Female, marathon: Reno Ashley, 28, West Point, 4:50:38 Female, all other categories:Deborah Davis, 61, Layton, 6:58:10 Half marathonActive... Read more


DoD overseas voting assistance 'never better,' official says
Karen Parrish, American Forces Press Service
September 20, 2012
WASHINGTON -- With less than eight weeks remaining before election day, American service members and other citizens overseas have more tools than ever available to help them register and vote, the acting director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program told Congress on Sept. 13.Pamela S. Mitchell told the House Armed Services Committee's military personnel subcommittee that her staff is... Read more


Hill Air Force Base Triathlon individual results
September 20, 2012
Nathan Pollard, 1:08:40,Kevin Brown, 1:06:57Spencer Johnson, 1:07:53Nathon Toll, 1:08:16Steven Clinger, 1:10:17Jeff Richardson, 1:10:18David Hart, 1:11:09Doug Graff, 1:11:33Josh Quincy, 1:11:41Randy Thomas, 1:14:43Howton James, 1:14:48Ben Graff, 1:15:21Jennifer Koldewyn, 1:15:24Seth Smith, 1:16:16Chris Slade, 1:16:25Laura Sensenstein, 1:16:35Clark Stanger, 1:17:18Rob Jones, 1:17:40Jeremy Hardman... Read more


Commanders share wing missions, kidney donation
Lt. Col. Kim Ponders, Air Force Reserve Public Affairs
September 13, 2012
WASHINGTON -- While Total Force Integration has spawned many resource-sharing initiatives, two wing commanders at Hill Air Force Base have taken it to a whole new, and very personal, level.When Air Force Reserve Col. Keith "K2" Knudson, 419th Fighter Wing commander, was diagnosed with kidney failure last year, his active duty counterpart, Col. Scott "Chemo" Long, 388th FW commander, volunteered... Read more


The next generation of smart card - Smart Card Logon/Next Generation
Edward Landers, 75 ABW/SCOOS
September 13, 2012
Do you log on to the Air Force network to do your job? If so, Smart Card Logon/Next Generation (SCL/NG) will have a direct impact on you the first time you log on during Smart Card Logon/Next Generation implementation. SCL/NG took affect with the release of the Air Force Standard Desk Configuration 3.3 on Sept. 12. SCL/NG is evolving technology that will empower most Air Force network users with... Read more


Flying Lessons
April Hale, Standard-Examiner correspondent
September 13, 2012
KAYSVILLE -- Woven into his story of dropping "candy bombs" to the children of war-torn Germany is a message of service, hope and gratitude. Retired Air Force Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, 91, visited Samuel Morgan Elementary School to re-enact how he became known as the "Candy Bomber" during the Berlin Airlift following World War II.Wearing the same uniform he wore in 1948 as the pilot of a C-54... Read more


SOFT TOUCH TO BE MISSED
Krista Starker, Hilltop Times Correspondent
August 30, 2012
The Bundles for Babies class held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center will be missing a homey touch the next few months.Cindy Baldwin has been making blankets for the class for two and half years. But sadly due to cancer and upcoming radiation treatments, Baldwin has decided to take a hiatus until she can see how much energy she has. "I'm hoping to be back in November," said Baldwin. "But... Read more