Keeping in step with their heritage
Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times Staff
November 29, 2012
Native America/Alaska Native Heritage month culminated in the annual powwow at Clearfield High School on Nov. 17, giving interested spectators a taste of original American culture."We do it every year, celebrating nationalities connected with Native American month, and it gives us a chance to show people what our heritage is about," said Jeremiah Sudyka, who participated in the event.The powwow... Read more


WINGS & STUFFING
Mitch Shaw, Standard-Examiner staff
November 29, 2012
With no planes in sight, the only thing with wings in Hangar 37 on Hill Air Force Base's flightline was the turkey.The men and women of Hill's two fighter wings received a pair of Thanksgiving feasts this year. As an added bonus to what they ate on Thanksgiving Day, Hill's 388th and 419th Fighter Wings held a combined Thanksgiving feast in one of the base's airplane hangars Wednesday afternoon.... Read more


Commentary: Chief master sergeant lays it out: 'This is how we do'
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner, Air Force Materiel Command, Command Chief
November 29, 2012
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The other night I was driving home from work listening to the radio. A commercial came on for Mountain Dew and Jason Aldean, a popular country singer, said, "This is how I do" -- then went on to explain his life philosophy. Later I saw a commercial with another music star that was advertising for Mountain Dew. He also said, "This is how I do" and explained... Read more


Commentary: Health Fair Dec. 4-6 on health benefits, flex spending accounts
Civilian Personnel Office
November 29, 2012
The 2012 Federal Benefits Open Season for Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts is scheduled from Monday, Nov. 12, through Dec. 10. Hill Air Force Base will hold a Health Fair with availability of health insurance carriers on Dec. 4, 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Warrior Fitness Center, Building 533. Brochures and information on 2012 premiums will... Read more


Detour necessary on Dec. 8
November 29, 2012
Some roads will be closed for a bioenvironmental survey near the 1200 series on Dec. 8.On Saturday, Dec. 8from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wardleigh Road, Georgia Street and Indigo Lane will be closed in the vicinity of Building 1515.A detour for Wardleigh Road will be provided.Access for all other buildings in the area can achieved through alternate routes.This closure is necessary to ensure personnel... Read more


Still chance to get in on cookie drive fun!
November 29, 2012
The 2012 Team Hill Airman Cookie Drive still needs more volunteers to collect dough and baked cookies at the Cross Winds Dec. 5. More people to donate dough or cookies would also be helpful.Also there is a strong need for volunteers to meet at the George Wahlen Veterans Nursing Home on Dec. 6, to help distribute cookies to residents. The Wahlen Veterans Home is located at 1102 N. 1200 West (... Read more


A DOGGED MISSION
Amy K. Stewart, Standard-Examiner correspondent
November 29, 2012
What began with the discovery of some World War II dog tags in the West Desert has led a Top of Utah father/son duo to a startling mystery, a historical investigation -- and a new longdistance friend.It all began when Tim L. Kutz, 58, of Clearfield, was working with the military at an airfield near Wendover. His manager found the dog tags and showed them to Kutz."It looked like an Army Air Corps... Read more


Santa Fun Run on Dec. 13
November 29, 2012
There will be a Santa Fun Run, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pull out the Santa hat, put on the bells, grab your office mate and join in the fun. There are two length options, 5K or 10K, and something every good Santa needs, milk and cookies at the finish line. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Register at the Warrior Fitness Center or call 801-777-2762 to sign-up. Read more


EOD pauses for safety and takes a look at resiliency factors
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
November 29, 2012
An anticipated change in deployment tempo for EOD Airmen was announced in a video as part of the fifth annual EOD Safety Day for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight of the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron at Hill AFB. The change would lengthen the amount of time members would spend at their home station as opposed to deployment time and is part of a long term view of what might be needed in the... Read more


Lead recruiter returns to 419th Fighter Wing
Senior Airman Crystal Charriere, 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
November 29, 2012
Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Moore returned to the 419th Fighter Wing after five years at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, where he served as assistant senior recruiter and an instructor at the Air Force Reserve recruiting school. Now the wing's senior recruiter, the reservist is bringing new ideas to reach recruiting goals. "I came back because I was very successful here as a recruiter," Moore said. "... Read more