Hill implements Airmen as ambassadors program Published July 2, 2007 By 1st Lt. Genieve David 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- "Sharing the Air Force message is not just for our senior leaders and public affairs representatives. I encourage Airmen to engage your communities and their leaders with your personal stories of service, to share your views on the unique capabilities our Air Force brings to the fight, and to articulate what we need to keep that force strong and vital." That message was conveyed earlier this year by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne via his Letter to Airmen column. As a result, a program is under way at Hill AFB that brings together Airmen of middle and lower ranks to serve as Air Force ambassadors at community events. After a board review, a panel selected six Airmen to serve under the Team Hill Ambassadors program. According to Capt. Samuel Eastman, one of the recently appointed ambassadors, "My interest in this program dates back as early as my grade school years when representatives of the armed forces would visit our school. Their smart appearance and self-confident attitude inundated me and reflected the pride and honor they had in their service to our country." Local communities support the Air Force and Hill AFB wants to continue to maintain and foster positive community relations, said Valerie Burke, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs. "We figured why stop there," Ms. Burke said. "We selected Hill ambassadors, other than senior leadership, who can represent Hill AFB and tell their Air Force stories to the local communities." The program required the nominees to submit an application, with a brief biography and essay. After reviewing the applications, those who made the second cut, were invited to an interview panel. According to Ms. Burke, military personnel and civilians are encouraged to get out into the community, share their Air Force story and serve as an example to others. Anyone interested in participating in local community events are encouraged to contact their local public affairs office.