Editor's note: This article was last updated Oct. 16, 2025. These updates include revised pay information and resources.
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Hill Air Force Base remains committed to sustaining national defense, supporting mission-essential operations, and ensuring the safety and readiness of its service members, civilian workforce, and families. This guide outlines which services will continue, which may be limited, and where to find support during a government shutdown.
SERVICES NOT IMPACTED
• Essential Missions: Flying operations, depot maintenance, and national defense tasks continue.
• Airfield Operations: Aircraft launch, recovery, and air traffic control remain active.
• Security and Emergency Services: Law enforcement, fire, and emergency response are fully operational.
• Medical Care: Military treatment facilities, including pharmacy services, will remain open. Some routine care may be limited based on staffing and priorities.
• Child Development Center: Open supporting mission-essential personnel.
• Legal: Open with regular office hours
• Commissary and Base Exchange: Open to authorized patrons.
• Military Pay: Service members continue working; pay may be delayed.
SERVICES IMPACTED
• Civilian Workforce: Non-exempt employees will be furloughed; essential or funded roles continue without pay until appropriations resume. Retroactive pay is guaranteed by law.
• Base Services: Fitness centers, recreation centers, golf course, library, and customer service functions may be closed entirely or operate with reduced staffing depending on available resources. Check with the agency for current status and hours of operation using the quick reference telephone guide.
• Hill Aerospace Museum: Closed.
• Public Affairs: Website updates and social media posts will pause. The Public Affairs photo studio is also closed, including portrait, passport, and other services.
• Contractor Support: Contractors under fully funded contracts may continue working. Status varies; contact your employer to confirm.
• Maintenance & Grounds: Emergency repairs continue; non-essential work may be deferred.
PAY INFORMATION
Civilian Pay: The pay period ending Oct. 4, 2025, will pay on Oct. 10; however, if there is a lapse, pay will only be covered through Sept. 30. Employees in exempted status will still receive pay. For clarification on exempted status, please click here.
Military Pay: Military members were paid without interruption on Oct. 1 for the month of September. October mid-month and end of month military pay will be delayed if an appropriation, CR, or Pay Our Troops (POTA) is not passed by Oct. 12, and an LES will not be released to military members.
RESOURCES
The following government resources are available to support personnel affected by the shutdown, including financial assistance, policy guidance, and wellness support: