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  • Installation Commander' s Holiday Message

    This year has been one of many accomplishments and challenges for Hill Air Force Base. The Air Logistics Complex inducted the first F-35 aircraft for depot level maintenance; the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings received confirmation they will fly the first operational F-35 aircraft in the United

  • This is an uncomfortable time to be a Civil Servant

    I'll say it....this is an uncomfortable time to be a Civil Servant. Six days of furlough this past summer, sequestration, government shutdown, debt ceiling impacts - it makes me uncomfortable just writing about it. We may be frustrated with the current situation in Washington; actually, to be blunt

  • Just what is that golf ball on top of Francis Peak?

    Cruising on I-15 South from Hill Air Force Base you have the sparkling Great Salt Lake on your right and the majestic Wasatch Mountains on your left. Your eyes drift to the jagged peaks of the mountains, sharp as knives slicing into the warm summer sky. But wait, one of these peaks is not like the

  • Founding fathers' ideals of independence still preserved

    To mark the July 4th holiday -- our nation's 237th birthday -- many of us will get together for a cookout or to watch fireworks with friends and family. While we certainly look forward to those activities, we should also use the holiday as an opportunity to reflect on exactly why it is we're able to

  • Creepy crawlies and outdoor safety in Utah area

    Summer is a great time for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking and boating. Caution should be used to avoid nature's hazards. Ticks are most active in the summer months, and are plentiful in Utah's mountain ranges and canyons.The Rocky Mountain wood tick and American dog tick are most commonly

  • 'See Me Save Me:' Motorcycles join traffic on the road

    The early summer months have finally arrived. With warmer weather, now is the time to make an extra effort to look closely for motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. Drivers will begin seeing many more of them on the roads in the next few weeks. This time of year four-wheel vehicle drivers are

  • 75th LRS finds success with change management

    With operational changes, sequestration, realignment of Air Force and major command functions, the only constant factor for the workforce is change. Even if the process or asset is left alone, it will change either through erosion, complacency or other degradation. The 75th Logistics Readiness

  • Refuse to tolerate atmosphere and actions that facilitate rape

    Sexual assault in the military is increasingly coming under the spotlight, and rightfully so. It is an emotionally and physically destructive event in a person's life which can cause posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, sleep disorders and eating disorders. Victims of rape also experience

  • Remembering the Warfighter and his or her family members

    I am often asked where I get my passion from. And I answer, "I remember the Warfighters and their families." I then tell them my experience in life that emphasizes my commitment to doing the job at hand the absolute very best I can.First, I tell them is that I am a wife of a retired Airman, and that

  • Commander's Commentary: Preparing for the future

    I know everyone is anxious to hear news about the possible sequestration and potential for civilian furloughs. I know this affects more than just the mission; it has a personal impact on each and every one of you. Unfortunately, we're still waiting to hear what's going to happen regarding