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Kirklands reflect on career journey

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — As a self-described Art of the Possible zealot, Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland is adept at recognizing potential and seeing efficiencies that could be … but aren’t.It is the trademark trait that many people will mention when ...

See Something, Say Something: Security is everyone’s responsibility

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — In today’s world, being vigilant to potential threats of terrorism and violence is as important as ever and everyone’s help is needed in keeping Hill Air Force Base safe and secure.The Air Force has long had a program called “Eagle Eyes” which “enlists the eyes ...

Mass casualty exercise tests Hill’s medical response capabilities

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — It was a scene of organized chaos at the 75th Medical Group Clinic on Aug. 13, as Medical Contingency Response Plan teams ran an exercise aimed to maximize training for medics and enhance readiness, integration, and all-hazards response skills.It's called Ready Eagle and ...

Hill AFB hosting weapons evaluations over the next two weeks

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base may notice an increase in flying over the next two weeks as the Air Force conducts joint weapons system evaluations here.From Aug. 16-27 F-16s from Aviano Air Base, Italy, and F-35As from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., will be ...

Prepare to have a safe school year

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Just like many of you, I have school age children at the beginning of this school year, and I want to make sure they have an enjoyable experience and stay safe.The National Safety Council has some tips on how to keep kids safe when returning to school. They break it down ...

AFMC Airmen augment alternative fitness beta test

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Airmen at four Air Force Materiel Command installations are helping to beta test the new alternative fitness components announced by the Air Force in July 2021.Volunteer testers at Wright-Patterson, Hill, Edwards, and Tinker Air Force Bases will provide ...

LUCAS chest compressions assist Hill cardiac arrest patients

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Anyone at Hill Air Force Base suffering a condition that requires chest compressions may have a better chance of survival thanks to a newly acquired mechanical chest compression machine.The LUCAS device, an acronym for Lund University Cardiac Assist System, assists Hill ...

419th LRS supports special operations group at Hurlburt Field

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Air Force reservists from the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron traveled to Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 17-31 for annual training with the 1st Special Operations Group.The LRS includes reservists in fuel management, traffic management operations, logistics, and more. ...

Hill AFB Child and Youth Programs announces new fees for school year 2021-22

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Department of Defense child development program fees for school year 2021-22 are currently being assessed at Child Development Center East and CDC West and the School Age Care Program at the Youth Center.Section 1793 of title 10 U.S. code, requires DoD prescribe uniform ...