Hill Views: How do you stay physically fit in the summer heat?

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:01:02 +0000

Kandice Atisme

309th Maintenance Wing

"I sit inside and I go to the gym to work out."

Randy Bowers

573rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

"I've got an air conditioner and I walk to work."

Airman 1st Class Adam Ruiz

388th Fighter Wing

"By working out in the gym with weights and staying hydrated with a gallon and a half of fluids a day."

Master Sgt. Daniel Bosche

388th Fighter Wing

Action Line Q&A

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:59:01 +0000

Action Line Q&A

Team Hill's 'S-Team' stands tall for any challenge

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:57:01 +0000

Not too long ago, I found myself thinking about the significant roles both the operations and support functions of an organization have on the organization's overall mission success. Having served 24 years in the active duty Army and now several years as a federal civilian employee, I've always viewed everyone in my chain of command as an equally essential part of the team.

$600,000 grant going to Hill school program

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:57:01 +0000

Hill Field Elementary School got some welcome news recently when in late June the Department of Defense announced it had approved an application by the school for approximately $600,000 in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) funds in the form of a grant.

Efforts to 'freecycle' office furniture at Hill

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:55:01 +0000

"Freecycling" is a term that describes the recycling of an unwanted item by offering it to someone else for free. Team Hill has its own business version of "freecycling," one of the trendier attempts in these fiscally tighter times.

In coordination with continued efforts to clean up and restore usable space it has been coordinated with the DLA Disposition Services (previously DMRO) to allow the turn-in of specific office furniture items WITHOUT the normal required paperwork.

Hill club hosts first airsoft event

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:53:01 +0000

On July 31 the Hill Airsoft and Paintball Club will host the very first airsoft tournament on base. The competition will take place at the Woodsball Field, which is located behind the BORTA on Perimeter Road.

Registration will begin at 2 p.m. and the event will start at 4 p.m. Cost is free and participants are eligible to win prizes in a raffle. Participants must bring their own equipment and must adhere to the safety and tournament rules provided by the club.

AFRC to limit service July 29-30 for training

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:53:02 +0000

The Airman and Family Readiness Center will provide limited service July 29-30 due to staff training. Only emergency situations will be accepted during that time.

The Airmen's Attic will be open during its normal hours.

For questions call the center at (801) 777-4681.

July 30 women only motorcycle course

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:51:01 +0000

Allan Woods, Installation motorcycle safety chief, has scheduled a Women Only Experienced Rider Course (ERC) on Friday, July 30. Learn emergency maneuvers on a controlled range, rather than on a busy street.

This is a very good course especially for the rider with a lot of experience. Riders do tend to pick up bad habits over the years and this course will help you to identify and eliminate those on the learning range instead of on the road.

Green Flag prepares Airmen, Soldiers for joint fight

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:47:01 +0000

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- As he flies a combat air patrol over the cities of Medina Wasl and Medina Jabal, Capt. James Russell pushes up the throttle on his F-16. His $20 million aircraft is running low on fuel and a KC-135 is standing by in the distance to top off the tanks, but it will have to wait. Soldiers are pinned down in a firefight below and he can hear the hail of gunfire over the radio as he checks in with the on-scene joint terminal attack controller.

AETC special duty team briefing Aug. 3

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:45:01 +0000

AETC special duty team briefing Aug. 3

Have you ever considered taking on the challenge of replenishing the ranks of Air Force as an Air Force recruiter? Molding civilians into highly motivated airman as an Air Force Military Training Instructor (MTI)? Mentoring and guiding young Airmen as they transition from BMT as a Military Training Leader (MTL)? Enhancing the careers of countless future and current NCOs as a PME instructor? The AETC Special Duty Team can answer any questions you may have concerning these challenging and rewarding careers.

Belle of the Ball

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:41:01 +0000

The Belle of the Ball free dress loan program will host a donation drive Aug. 10, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Base Theater, Building 441.

"Unfortunately some of the dresses in our inventory are a little dated which is why we like to have an annual dress drive to keep our inventory current," says Kay Zobrist, spouse of Col. Scott Zobrist, 388th Fighter Wing commander, and co-organizer of the dress loan program with Heather Higby, spouse of 75th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Patrick Higby.

Children and emergency medical care

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:41:02 +0000

It's hard for a parent to see their child get hurt, even if it's just a small bump or scratch. Sometimes it can be hard to tell when children need medical attention or when a home treatment will suffice.

Parents know best

Though doctors and qualified medical professionals can provide guidelines on when injuries are serious enough to merit a doctor's visit, it's important to remember that, as parents, you know your child best.

Detour due to gas line work on Foulois Road

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:41:02 +0000

Questar Gas Co. has a gas line replacement project that will affect Foulois Road near Buildings 782 and 783 requiring excavation and repair of asphalt.

Continuing through Aug. 20, a bypass route will be in place as construction activities begin on Foulois Road.

The bypass route will be in effect throughout the duration of the construction project and will consist of a clearly marked graded dirt road.

Drivers using the bypass route are cautioned to use reduced speeds of 10 mph.

Project schedules are weather permitting.

'D' and 'E' Avenues, Weiner Street, Canberra Road paving projects under way

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:39:01 +0000

The 75th Civil Engineering Squadron will be conducting a paving project on "D" Avenue, Weiner Street (8th Street) and Canberra Road.

"D" Avenue will be closed through Thursday, July 29.

Canberra Road will be closed through Friday, July 30.

Weiner Street will be closed approximately Monday, August 2, through Tuesday, August 3.

The intersections of "D" Avenue with Wardleigh Road, 6th Street and Balmer Street will remain open during construction.

All construction efforts are weather permitting.

Latest update on Wardleigh Road project

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:37:02 +0000

The 75th Civil Engineer Squadron has a paving project on Wardleigh Road ("M" Avenue to "H" Avenue).

The Phase 1 of this effort is scheduled to begin Sunday, Aug. 1 through Aug. 30. Starting approximately Aug. 1, Wardleigh Road ("M" Avenue to "H" Avenue) will be partially closed for extensive milling of the full width of the road. Traffic will be reduced to one lane each way. Accessibility will be maintained. Crosswalks will be maintained as safely allowed around construction equipment. The project schedule is subject to weather permitting.

LOA social on Aug. 5

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:35:01 +0000

The Wasatch Chapter of the Logistics Officers Association will be hosting a membership drive and social event on Thursday, Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m. at Club Hill. Military and civilian logisticians are encouraged to attend and bring a guest. Free food will be available.

The LOA provides opportunities to network, attend professional conferences, and tour local industries while also providing scholarship funds and supporting the Fisher House and the Mountain Ridge Assisted Living Facility.

For more information, please contact Capt. John Groff at john.groff@hill.af.mil.

Free backpacks for military kids

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:35:02 +0000

Hill's IB Express store will be hosting "Operation: Backpack" on Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The store will be handing out free backpacks to the children of military families, including some school supplies, while supplies last. The IB Express store is located in Building 2740 on "F" Avenue on base. All children must be accompanied by a parent or care provider.

For more information, please call the Hill IB Express store at (801) 775-0502.

Upcoming medical clinic closure

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:33:01 +0000

The base clinic will delay opening its doors until 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 and will remain open until the normal time of 5 p.m. This is to allow the 75th Medical Group to participate in the base ORE. For more information, please contact the base clinic at (801) 728-2600.

Lane restrictions on Wardleigh Road

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:33:01 +0000

Continuing through Aug. 15 Wardleigh Road will experience lane restrictions to allow manhole access for workers.

One eastbound lane will close from Building 849 to Building 847 and one northbound lane at Building 1205. The closure is needed to ensure the safety of workers. For questions, contact Gerard Babauta at (801) 777-1696.

Nation's Defenders Picnic Aug. 20

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:31:01 +0000

All active duty, guard and Reserve military personnel and their families are invited to the Salute to Our Nation's Defenders Picnic on Aug. 20 at Centennial Park from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gourmet food will be catered by Gastronomy Inc. and there will be live entertainment and games for the kids.

The event is hosted by the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee and is meant to recognize and thank all military for their service to our country.