Holocaust service
Team Hill will recognize Holocaust Remembrance Month with a Remembrance Day Service Tuesday, April 25, from 9:30-11 a.m., at the Hill Aerospace Museum, Nate Mazer Chapel. Keynote speakers include: Holocaust survivor decedent and Jewish educator, Dr. Karen Hirsch; Holocaust survivor and friend of Ann Frank, Ms. Liesel Shineberg; and Holocaust survivor, Israeli Army and U.S. Special Forces veteran, Mr. Jerry Meents. Come join us in listening to their accounts and giving honor to the victims lost and those still with us today. For more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. Nathan Genteman, nathan.genteman@us.af.mil, 777-3139 or Irene Jones, irene.jones.1@us.af.mil, 777-9035.
Wheels of Wonder
This is final Month of the Military Child event at Hill AFB in April. Wheels of Wonder is a chance for children and their parents to get up close and inside many base vehicles. This FREE event also showcases base and local helping agencies and local sponsors. Wheels of Wonder will take place April 28 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the CDC and The Landing parking lots.
Emergency response exercises April 24-28
Hill AFB will conduct a series of emergency response exercises April 24-28. During exercises, residents on and around the installation might notice an increase in emergency response activities including movement of emergency vehicles and testing of the base’s “Giant Voice” public address system. Exercises test the ability of base personnel to respond to natural disasters and other emergency-related events. Questions about the exercises can be directed to Hill AFB’s Public Affairs Office at 801-777-5201 or email 75abw.pa@us.af.mil.
Free dental care
Apex Dental in Sandy, Utah, will provide free dental care to service members and free cleanings to their family members April 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 801-566-8833 for information or to schedule a slot.
SR 193 construction
Utah Department of Transportation will begin road repairs on SR 193 from the Hill AFB South Gate east to Highway 89 beginning on April 17 through July 4. Work will be done at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. This could impact morning traffic going westbound on SR 193 from Highway 89 to the Southgate.
May 5, AFSA golf tournament
The Air Force Sergeants Association is holding its 5th annual golf tournament at the Hubbard Golf Course, Hill Air Force Base, on Friday, May 5, at 8 a.m. This tournament is the primary fundraiser for the local AFSA chapter and proceeds will be used to advance the chapter’s interests and support various community outreach programs. Cost is $65 per person or $260 per team. The price includes fees, carts and lunch. The first 20 full teams to register and pay by April 14 will receive a goodie bag which includes extra putting string, two mulligans, a toss and four drawing tickets. Our AFSA is looking forward to seeing you Cinco De Mayo at 8 a.m. If interested, please contact Master Sgt. James Ochoa at 801-586-2404, Tech. Sgt. Gevoyd Little at 801-777-5501 or Staff Sgt. Michael Gryder at 801-777-3028.
B-25 at Heber City Airport, June 5-12
A restored B-25 will be available for all to see at Heber City Airport June 5-12, 2017 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. To reserve a ride aboard Maid in the Shade, contact 435-654-9990.
AFMC Family Days observed in 2017
Hill AFB will observe the following AFMC Family Days in 2017: May 26, in conjunction with Memorial Day on May 29; July 3, in conjunction with Independence Day on July 4; Sept. 1, in conjunction with Labor Day on Sept. 4; Nov. 24, in conjunction with Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 23; and Dec. 26, in conjunction with Christmas on Dec. 25. The Hill AFB West Gate will be closed on all holidays including the Nov. 24 AFMC Family Day. Supervisors are encouraged to follow liberal leave procedures for Family Days and may approve annual leave, compensatory time, time-off award, credit hours, or leave without pay for their employees. For more information, call 801-777-1396 (military) or 801-775-3329 (civilian).
