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Underwater project to immerse kids in science
Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times Staff
November 8, 2012
A new program that allows middle school students to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) was demonstrated at Hill AFB on Oct. 30. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program where students are able to build an ROV from low-cost components while following a curriculum that teaches basic science and engineering concepts."SeaPerch is a way, a tool in your... Read more


This party a treat, no trick, at Hill AFB
Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times
November 1, 2012
The annual Haunting Around the Hill Party kicked off with enough trick-or-treaters and games to make it last until Halloween night, but thankfully all it needed was the one night to satisfy the children and adults on base.Haunting Around the Hill has become a tradition among Hill AFB members who prefer to do the main Halloween celebrating on a weekend night in a more controlled environment, with... Read more


Hill Thrift Shop offers chance to find treasures
Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times Staff
October 25, 2012
The Hill Thrift Shop celebrated its fiftieth anniversary earlier this year, and it shows no signs of slowing down its services yet."People are always moving around, so they have a place to bring their no-longer needed items," store manager Brigitte Di Vito said.The store is actually a nonprofit organization that donates thousands of dollars each year to worthy causes in the base area and provides... Read more


Through Airman's Eyes: Ultimate wingman helps save friend's life
Airman 1st Class Jake Eckhardt, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
October 25, 2012
Editor's note: This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- An Airman here who noticed the suicidal signs of a friend reported the problem and helped save his friend's life.Airman 1st Class Albert Chang, 375th Comptroller Squadron, not only got his friend and fellow... Read more


Veterans ride to commemorate 20th anniversary of Special Ops helicopter crash
75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
October 25, 2012
The crash of a Special Operations Pave Hawk helicopter on Utah's Antelope Island on Oct. 29, 1992, will be remembered in a very special way this Saturday.Army Ranger veteran Danny "Doc" Cox is riding his bicycle 750 miles to commemorate the memory of the five U.S. Army Rangers and seven U.S. Air Force Combat Controllers who perished that night and to raise public awareness of veteran issues such... Read more


Operation Homefront treats spouses to dinner, seminar
Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times Staff
October 18, 2012
Operation Homefront has extended its services to military spouses at Hill Air Force Base in a smart and generous way.The spouses of Hill AFB and the surrounding areas were invited to a dinner, raffle and seminar at the Ogden Marriott on Oct. 13, with the attendance number at well over 100 people."I think it's a fun idea. There's a lot of support. I think they're trying to provide us information... Read more


5K/10K Firehouse runners brave cool temps
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
October 18, 2012
A small but enthusiastic group of runners took off from the starting line near Firehouse No. 1 on Oct. 13 as part of the last activity for National Fire Prevention Week at Hill Air Force Base. The event is reported to be the oldest free run in the Top of Utah in its 11th year.Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Vega said, "It has been a fun Fire Prevention Week, with the theme of 'Have Two Ways Out.' We... Read more


Mustangs gallop past Wildcats in 4th quarter
Roy Burton, Standard-Examiner staff
October 11, 2012
OGDEN -- Weber State finally played a competitive first half.No. 20 Cal Poly took control from there.The undefeated Mustangs rode a strong second-half surge to a 45-23 victory over the winless Wildcats on Oct. 5 at Stewart Stadium.Weber State (0-6, 0-3 Big Sky) got one monkey off its back by scoring its first first-quarter points of the season on its first drive of the game, but the Wildcats... Read more


Exhibit opens on POW/MIA Recognition Day
Mary Lou Gorny, Hilltop Times Editor
September 27, 2012
“It was an honor to serve my country,” said Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jay Hess, an Air Force pilot who was held as a POW by the North Vietnamese,at an exhibit opening at Hill Aerospace Museum on Sept. 21.A reproduction of the Hanoi Hilton cell he was held in is included in the exhibit and is based on sketches made by one of his former cellmates.Hess described his experience of... Read more


Students win LOA national scholarships
Community College of the Air Force, Hilltop Times writer, Mikayla Beyer, Hilltop Times writer
September 27, 2012
After winning scholarships from the local Logistics Officer Association, three students from Hill Air Force Base have been awarded competitive national scholarships for their essay submissions.The three students are Airman 1st Class Jeric Hernandez, Veronica Doumit of Clearfield High School, and Joshua Wilding, who recently graduated from Syracuse High School and now attends the University of... Read more