Hilltop Times Commentary

Action Line Q&A

Action Line Q&A

Airman to Airman: Senior Airman Terrence Kelley

Senior Airman Terrence Kelley

388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

 

Where are you from?

My dad was in the Army, so I was a military brat growing up and we moved around a lot.

 

 

What is your favorite band?

Lamb of God.

 

 

What are your hobbies?

Working out, music and singing in my band Scarred for Six.

 

 

How has the Air Force impacted you?

Commentary: How well do you know your neighbors?

On the west end of Hill Air Force Base, wedged in between the contracting building and the Poe Conference Center, is the home of the 367th Training Support Squadron. This unique squadron has served the training needs for Air Combat Command and Air Mobility Command aircraft and munitions maintenance continuation training for over two decades and is leading the way in future Air Force and Department of Defense training initiatives.

Hill View: Fourth of July plans?

Hill View: Fourth of July plans?

Alaina Chipp

Customer Service for Hertz

 

I celebrated my birthday and went swimming and camping.

 

Dustin Mitchell

Technician for Firestone

 

I went up to Washington and visited the sites!

 

 

Justin Berry

Contracting specialist for Official Mail Center

 

I barbecued and hung out with my family.

 

Tech. Sgt. Greg Lockyear

Commentary: The best enlisted leader I've ever met to this day

I've often told Airmen about Tech. Sgt. (now Chief Master Sgt., Ret.) Jeff Geidner's leadership examples, but I've never written them down.

Paul Burns, the “old hero of Gettysburg,” is shown at his home in this photo taken July 1863. (Timothy H. O’Sullivan)

Fighting a different war

Warfare has changed significantly over the years and, fortunately for nations and individuals alike, the trend in the number of casualties is decreasing.

Commentary: Courage in uncertain times fueled founding fathers' drive to independence

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force is no stranger to uncertainty, change and challenge. The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review outlines four priorities for the Department of Defense: Prevail in today's wars, prevent and deter conflict, prepare to defeat adversaries and succeed in a wide range of contingencies, and preserve and enhance the all- volunteer force. All of this must be accomplished with level to diminishing resources.

Commentary: Upcoming OREs not 'business as usual'

Anyone who works at Hill Air Force Base is well aware of the sheer size of this installation, as well as the large scope of its many missions. Team Hill has six wings, 61 associate units, all of which fall under seven different major commands, and a total base population of more than 22,000.

With so many different people, having different missions and separate chains of command at Hill, it should be clear that training and exercising together is very important to ensure we can work together during any situation as well as maintain our combat readiness.

Hill Views: What are you looking forward to this summer?

Hill Views: What are you looking forward to this summer?

Airman 1st Class Ross Robbins

388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

 

"Warm weather."

 

Staff Sgt. Justin Chambers

505th Combat Sustainment Squadron

 

"Going on riverboat gambling trips and making my beef jerky."

 

Senior Airman Dan Lederich

649th Munitions Squadron

 

"Definitely warmer weather."

 

Staff Sgt. Carrie Smith

388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

The Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu is shown maneuvering during a bombing attack by U.S. bombers at the Battle of Midway.

Battle of Midway paved way for Allied efforts elsewhere

June 2010 marks the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. This fight is referred to as the most decisive naval engagement of World War II in that it changed the course of the war and ultimately led to the Allied victory. Midway was a victory of intelligence as well as skill and courage, and allowed the U.S. military to turn its attention back to the European theater and storm the beaches of Normandy two years later.

Commentary: On leadership, sticky situations and making decisions

What is leadership? It's an interesting thought and has been the topic of books, classes, courses and doctoral dissertations. The military and business both study leadership. And I suppose there are some out there like me who ask, "What can a chaplain contribute to the topic of leadership?"

I have been observing leadership for years, both good and bad, both in myself and in others. And over time I have collected some random thoughts about leadership that I use in life. In fact, they are on "yellow stickies" which I keep posted on a bulletin board over my computer.

Action Line: Question and Answer

Question: I recently had an Extended Tour Decoration written on me, and I stopped by my supervisor to check the status on it as it has been approximately three months since it has been submitted but it is still pending approval due to a Physical Training history review and analysis.

Hill Views: What are your plans for Memorial Day Weekend?

Lareen Parkinson

75th Civil Engineer Group Capitol Asset manager for housing

 

"Going to gravesites and decorating them, barbecuing and spending time with my family."

 

 

Senior Airman Corey Goodfellow

388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

 

"I want to go to Yellowstone."

 

 

Rick Norstebon

Security Specialist

75th Air Base Wing

 

"I'm going to catch up on work."

 

 

Commentary: Day calls for reflection on service, sacrifice of others

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Throughout my Air Force career, I've often reflected on the meanings of service and sacrifice. I'm proud of the service and sacrifices our men and women in uniform make every day so we, and all Americans, can enjoy our many freedoms. However, when I attended the reunion of the famed Doolittle Raiders last month, I was sharply reminded of just how great the sacrifice is for some. Eighty brave Airmen took off on the Raiders' mission, but not all returned. Since that famous mission in which the Raiders, under the command of Lt. Col.

Action Line Question and Answer

Question: Why is it that children at the Child Development Center are being required to get the H1N1 vaccination that hasn't been fully tested or they will not be allowed back into the CDC? What are the long term health hazards of the vaccination?

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