Hilltop Times – Hill Air Force Base Weekly Newspaper Since 1948

On March 16, TriCare Management Activity (TMA) announces its intent to award a contract to UnitedHealth Military and Veterans Services in the West Region in support of the third generation of TriCare Managed Care Support contracts, also known as "T-3." Health care delivery, under the new contract, is scheduled to begin April 1, 2013. TMA is committed to keeping beneficiaries and stakeholders informed about the transition. Updated information about the T-3 contracts is at www.tricare.mil/t3contracts.

Veterans and nonveterans alike are Invited to the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs ninth annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament.

Come for 18 holes of golf May 31 at the Hubbard Golf Course at Hill Air Force Base. Check-in, registration and continental breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.; tee off follows at 8 a.m.

The week of April 15-22 is designated as the "Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust." By honoring the victims, their memories are kept alive. Our keen awareness of the atrocities that occurred assures history does not repeat itself.

The Hill Air Force Base Holocaust Memorial Committee will host the annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony. The theme designated for this year is "Choosing to Act: Stories of Rescue."

The events scheduled for Team Hill are:

The fifth annual Hill Aerospace Museum Easter Egg Hunt will be April 7 at 9 a.m. sharp outside on the grounds around the airplanes..

There will be four age groups two-year olds and younger, 3-4 years, 5-8 and 9-12. For more information and questions Call Lorrie at 801-774-0956. Volunteers are being sought to help set out eggs, manage crowds, parking and pick-up after the event. This takes about three hours from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Phase 3 of the effort to repave the medical clinic parking lot is scheduled April 16 through April 30, weather permitting. On April 16, the main driveway and the clinic parking area the furthest southeast of Building 570 will be closed for repaving. Traffic will be detoured to alternate parking areas. Accessibility and crosswalks will be maintained as deemed safe around construction equipment.

The 649th MUNS will be conducting a 100 percent inventory of the depot (FV2172) stockpile April 2 through April 30.

During the inventory, the only transactions that will be supported are emergency requests approved in writing by the group commander or equivalent. Please direct any questions to Staff Sgt. Ian Smith at 801-777-5444, Staff Sgt. Jason Downing at 801-586-8498 or Master Sgt. Mark Hanson at 801-777-6574.

The Health and Wellness Center will be starting a weight loss support group. The group will consist of a weekly, one hour informal discussion and workout. Join the group and get the support you need while reaching your weight loss goals.

The group is free to all military, retirees, civilians, contractors and dependents. The group just started recently and will be on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Classes will be held in the HAWC in the Warrior Fitness Center (Building 533).

No need to sign up; just come when you can.

Call 801-777-1215 for questions.

There is a need for local families to host some foreign exchange students. The interested group has a talented girl from Spain, one Danish girl who likes sports and horses, another Danish girl who loves soccer, a Chinese girl who likes to swim and a German boy who likes sports.

Other students are available. They have their own spending money, insurance, they help with chores and follow the family rules. Students can share a room. Host families get $50 income tax deduction monthly. One parent should be home most of the time at suppertime.

Penny A Pin: Come in Jan. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for Penny-A-Pin. What is Penny-A-Pin? You guessed it -- pay only a penny for each pin knocked down in your game. For example; a game with a score of 139 will cost only $1.39. For the skilled bowler, all games over 200 are free.

March 13-16 marks the return of Hill's Ski Meet after a 14 year absence. The fee is $425 for three days of racing and all-area lift tickets to Snowbasin. For those interested, or to register, contact Outdoor Recreation at 801-777-2225 or 801-777-9666. Registration ends Jan. 16 with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment due by Feb. 15.