• Largest solar panel farm in Utah commissioned at Hill Air Force Base

    The largest photovoltaic array solar panel farm in Utah was commissioned at its location off of Wardleigh Road at Hill Air Force Base during a ceremony June 25. "Currently the peak load of this system ... is 220 kilowatts," said Harry Briesmaster, 75th Civil Engineering Group director, during the

  • Former 388th Fighter Wing pilot returns to take command

    A former 421st Fighter Squadron commander returned to take command of the 388th Fighter Wing in a ceremony Tuesday in Hangar 37. Col. Scott Zobrist assumed command from Col. Scott Dennis, who served as the wing commander since July 2007. Brig. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, vice commander of 12th Air Force

  • Keep safety first when having fun with fireworks

    Nearly 10,000 people are injured each year in the United States from fireworks. Many of these injuries result from the use of illegal fireworks or misusing legal fireworks. As we approach the Independence Day weekend and you purchase your fireworks, make sure that they are legal in your area and

  • Fitness Bingo fan wins fitness bike

    Last month, the 75th Force Support Squadron hosted a month-long fitness extravaganza in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports month, as proclaimed by President Barack Obama to encourage Americans to take control of their health and wellness by making physical activity an important part of

  • Traffic safety checkpoints help educate motorists

    The 75th Security Forces Squadron issued 22 tickets for various motorist and safety violations at its first 2009 traffic safety checkpoint held June 20 and into the early hours of the next day. Sam Ingram, 75th SFS assistant, called the effort "pretty awesome," and noted that quite a few of the

  • Archery tournament volunteers needed in July

    Volunteer for an internationally recognized archery tournament. The 2009 Archery Youth World Championships will be in Ogden July 12-19. To register, complete the on-line registration form at www.ogdenywc.com or send an email to volunteer@ogdenywc.com. Field Crew Set Up: July 9-12, 7 a.m.to 6 p.m.,