Hill names newest honorary commanders

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  • By Valerie L. Burke
  • 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --  Hill AFB leadership hosted an Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony here Feb. 2. Twenty-eight new honorary commanders were inducted into the two-year program.

The program pairs leaders with specific units on base, and aims to foster supportive community relationships, and increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations.

During the two-year term, each honorary commander will be invited to various events, which allows them to meet many installation leaders and Airmen, and witness firsthand their missions and daily operations.

"Our hope is after two years of serving as an honorary commander, you'll be able to share the Air Force story throughout the communities in which you live," Jolly said, during his opening remarks for the induction ceremony.

Participants are selected based on their position or influence in the community and their ability to have a positive impact on public support for the U.S. Air Force and Hill AFB missions.

"We strongly encourage all of you to participate in activities together both on the base and in the community.  There is much to be learned from each other's personal and professional experiences," Jolly said.

The Honorary Commander Program serves as an opportunity to provide one-on-one opportunities to inform and educate local community leaders about the missions of the U.S. Air Force, Hill AFB and to encourage dialogue between the base and community concerning issues of importance between each respective community.

The following community members have been inducted into the program:

Bruce Bayley, Weber State University Department of Criminal Justice
Matthew Bell, Weber County Commissioner
Mark Benigni, Weber Pathways
Bill Cook, Ogden City
Randy Cook, Davis County Tourism
Ed Ehrenberger, GENCO ATC/Hershey's Chocolate
Ivy Estabrooke, USTAR
Angelina Feichko, Angel Real Estate
Ron Goch, Weber State University
Deborah Hefner, NUAMES
Tom Kelly, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association
Rachel Keoppel, Davis Hospital and Medical Center
Chuck Leonhardt, Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce
Tamara Long, Mayor of South Weber
Masson John, LEVOLOR Kirsch-Newell Rubbermaid
Bret Millburn, Davis County Commissioner
Marcus Naylor, Valley Glass
Angie Osguthorpe, Davis Chamber of Commerce
Palmer Terry, Mayor of Syracuse
Kris Peterson, Utah Department of Transportation
Jack Rickards, Weber State University Continuing Education Law Enforcement Academy
Gina Rowe, Hub 801
Bryan Skelton, Hill Field Elementary
Keith Squires, Utah Department of Public Safety
Gary Stettler, QUESTAR Gas Company
David Terry, Silverhawk Aerial Imaging
Sam Urie, Utah Business Magazine
Curt Watson, Family Counseling Services of Northern Utah

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