Base theater features “The Hunting Ground”

The Hill AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office will host a complimentary showing of the highly acclaimed and controversial film, “The Hunting Ground,” recently shown at the Sundance Film Festival. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the base theater. The film is an expose of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and the devastating toll they take on students and their families. The showing is for general public awareness purposes only and is not considered part of SAPR annual training requirements. Team Hill is invited to attend. Parents must be in attendance with any minor children. For more information, call the SAPR office at 801-777-1985.

Chief’s golf tourney registration under way

Registration is under way for the 18th Annual Hill Chiefs’ Group Golf Tournament planned Aug. 21 at the Hubbard Golf Course.

Proceeds from the tourney go to support various Hill organizations and events, including Operation Warm Heart, the Airman Leadership School and various quarterly and annual award recognition programs.

Cost for the tourney is $60 per person; Hubbard Golf Course punch will be accepted (two punches, plus $40). Entry fee includes greens fee, golf cart, lunch and prizes. Format for the event is four-person select shot (scramble).

The tourney is limited to the first 36 teams to pay in full. To sign up, contact Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey B. Morris at 801-820-5759 (ext. 86), cell 385-239-0131, jeffrey.morris.3@us.af.mil  or Chief Master Sgt. George E. Young at 801-777-3884, 801-586-0060 or george.young@us.af.mil.

Veterans Recognition Celebration set

A Veterans Recognition Celebration will be held Aug. 22 at the Morgan County Airport, on Willow Creek Road in Mountain Green. 

Events will include a remote control demo at 8 a.m.; an opening ceremony with a Stearman flyby at 10 a.m.;  Charlie Precourt, NASA astronaut, will speak at 10:30 a.m.; a barbecue lunch with live country music featuring The Nelson Brothers at 11 a.m.; and helicopter water drops and free aircraft rides beginning at noon. 

Military aircraft and vehicles will be on display. Fly-in aircraft are welcome. 

For more information, call 801-791-5535.

Military Appreciation Pool Party

A military appreciation pool party will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Roy Aquatic Center located at 2977 W. 5200 South in Roy. Active duty, Reserve and National Guard members and their immediate families are invited for free swimming, food, homemade desserts and drinks. A number of door prizes donated by local businesses will also be available. A valid military-issued ID is required for entrance.

The event is sponsored by Roy Christian Church and is held annually to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by military members and their families.

No federal endorsement of the sponsor or businesses is intended. For more information, call 801-731-4378, 801-820-6229 or 801-390-7053.

Travis Brass plays for free in Ogden

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, presents a free concert in Ogden by the Travis Brass. This family-friendly event will take place at the Ogden Amphitheater, 342 25th Street, at 6 p.m. Aug 30. This concert is open to the public.

Free tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com with a search for “Travis Brass in Ogden.” More information is at www.bandofthegoldenwest.af.mil/events.

Travis Brass is part of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base, California. With two trumpets, a French horn, trombone and tuba, the ensemble supports a wide variety of musical events ranging from military ceremonies, patriotic shows, educational programs and recitals of original works for brass quintet. 

Commander’s Cup slated for Sept. 8

A golf tournament to support the Hill Aerospace Museum will be held Sept. 8 at the base’s Hubbard Memorial Golf Course. 

Cost is $150 per golfer, which includes entry fee, cart, food and prizes. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by an 11:15 a.m. golf clinic. The tournament begins at noon and culminates with an award dinner at the golf course club house. 

The annual event is sponsored by the Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah. For more information, call 801-825-5817.

Team Hill Roundup set for Sept. 12

Team Hill spouses will host their annual Team Hill Roundup on Sept. 12 at HUB801 in Riverdale. 

The Western-themed event includes a silent and live auction, which raises thousands of dollars for Hill AFB Airmen and families. 

For more information, email www.roundupspouses@gmail.com or visit www.teamhillroundup.webs.com.

Hill AFB Air Force Ball

Hill Air Force Base’s Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 19 at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center located at 2415 Washington Blvd. in Ogden. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 6 p.m.

There will be music and dancing following the program. The attire for the event is mess dress or semi-formal for military and formal/black tie or business attire for civilians.

Menu options include Chicken Almondine, Top Sirloin Steak, or Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. The cost is dependent on rank or pay grade: $25.00 (E-1-E-4) (GS-07 & below); $35 (E-5-E-6) (GS-08-09) (WG-10 & below) (WL-9 & below) (WS-6 & below); $45 (E-7- O-5) (GS-11-GS-14) (WG-11 & above) (WL-10 & above) (WS-7 & above); and $50 (0-6 & above) (GS-15 & above) (community).

The invitation and RSVP can be accessed using the following link: http://tinyurl.com/AFBall2015. Childcare will be available for a fee through the Hill AFB Child Development Center, but requests must be received through the e-invitation RSVP site no later than Sept. 1. For more information, call 801-775-6308.

Protect yourself and your identity

Having your identity used to cheat you out of your hard-earned money can be devastating, and recovering financially from it can be an uphill battle. 

Government civilian employees can contact the Employee Assistance Program for assistance. If you think you’ve recently been a victim of identity theft, your EAP can help you take the necessary steps to minimize the damage and protect your credit rating. The EAP can also provide a kit full of information and resources on protecting yourself from identity theft. 

For more information, contact EAP 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-222-0364 or visit http://FOH4You.com.

AFSA holds monthly meetings on base

Air Force Sergeants Association, or AFSA, general membership meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in The Landing. 

Members are encouraged to bring a nonmember with them. 

For more information, search “AFSA 1163” on Facebook or contact Tech.

Sgt. Jennifer Marrott at 801-920-2394.