• Inhabiting a new place in learning — like Mars

    Mars is a barren planet void of all life except for one day out of the year when it becomes "inhabited" by local fifth graders.This year's Mission to Mars program was held Tuesday Dec. 17 at Weber State University. Fifth graders from several schools around the area answered the question, "What do

  • Organic Air Force engineering first from Hill A-10 SPO

    A-10 structural engineers at Hill AFB were faced with a unique challenge after a bird strike damaged an aircraft in Boise, Idaho, recently. An A-10 Thunderbolt II suffered wing structure damage in an area that prevented the use of typical repair procedures. Working in conjunction with aircraft

  • Video: SecAF message to Airmen

    The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, gives her first remarks as secretary of the Air Force about what Airmen and their families can expect from her in the future.James was confirmed as secretary Dec. 13, and sworn-in Dec. 20.James is responsible for the affairs of the Department

  • DOS rollback included in FY14 force management

    In addition to force management programs announced in July, the Air Force will implement the Enlisted Date of Separation Rollback Program for fiscal year 2014, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Dec. 17.The rollback will accelerate the date of separation for senior master sergeants and below

  • Card contest brings out creativity

    Hill AFB units and squadrons assembled holiday cards and mounted them along the South Gate Avenue just as winter hit the Top of Utah. As winter hit the holiday cards were festooned with snow, and motorists were greeted by holiday cards as they made their way through the icy and snowy slog or as they

  • Mr. and Mrs. Claus salute Hill children, warm the night

    Operation Homefront brought loads of toys, treats, activities and smiles to hundreds of Hill AFB children Dec. 11. Mark Davidson, Executive Director-Mountain West Region, with Operation Homefront states that its purpose is to have a "fun morale event to try and help military families get through the