Brig. Gen. Close named new Ogden Air Logistics Center leader

Brig. Gen. Kathleen D. Close has been selected to become the next commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center. General Close is currently the Director of Maintenance within the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. She

Hill AFB general nominated for third star

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced Tuesday that the President has nominated Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Sullivan, commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center here, for the rank of lieutenant general and to become the Deputy Chief of Staff, Installations, Logistics, and Mission Support, at

Hill's hockey team

National Nurse's Week promotes awareness

This week, Hill Air Force Base is celebrating National Nurse's Week. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the healthcare needs of the American people. "In honor of the dedication, commitment, and

Hill general nominated for third star

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced Tuesday that the President has nominated Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Sullivan, commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center here, for the rank of lieutenant general and to become the Deputy Chief of Staff, Installations, Logistics, and Mission Support, at

Pride Ride: Patriot Guard Riders preserve dignity of military funerals

Members of the Patriot Guard Riders have two things in common: motorcycles and an unwavering respect for those that risk their lives for America's freedom and security. The Patriot Guard Riders are a unique group of motorcyclists spread across the nation dedicated to preserving the sanctity of

Art at work: Maintenance employee swaps wrench for brush

419th Fighter Wing hosts Employer Day

"It was awesome!"  These were the words of many of the civilian employers who participated in the 419th Fighter Wing's annual Employer Appreciation Day activities, April 14. Hill Air Force Base's Reserve wing rolled out the red carpet for about 45 civilian employers in an effort to promote a better

Fitness should be child's play

Play is an important part of childhood, but more and more it's happening in front of a TV or computer screen and not on the playground. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 percent of children are overweight, and obesity in children increases the more hours they watch

Radar Squadron nears end of significant mission

On April 27, Hill Air Force Base's 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron finished one if it's most important missions to date. Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the 84 RADES has been all over the United States optimizing air traffic control radar systems that monitor aircraft all over the skies. "We