Massive expansion at Hill AFB launches mission-critical modernization

By Becky Ginos

HILL AIR FORCE BASE—Senior leaders and other officials came together May 18 to break ground on a massive, 1 million square foot, 10-year, $1.2 billion F-35/T-7A East Campus Infrastructure project. It is the first major construction milestone in a long-term, mission-critical modernization effort supporting the Ogden Air Logistics Complex.

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• Davis County Sheriff's Office Internet Safety Course

  Wednesday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., FREE

  Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West

• Interfaith Community Dinner

  Wednesday, May 20, 6-7 p.m., FREE

  Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1131 S. Main Street, Centerville

• BYU Fan Fest

  Wednesday, May 20, 6 -8 p.m., FREE

  Western Sports Park, 25 N. Sports Park Way, Farmington

• Davis Chamber of Commerce Annual Mayors Luncheon

  Thursday, May 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Davis Tech College Allied Health Building, 435 S. Simmons Way, Kaysville

• Medicare 101 Workshop

  Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m., FREE

  Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West

• Understanding the Great Salt Lake: What’s Happening Now and Why It Matters

  Friday, May 22, 5 p.m., FREE

  Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

• Guided Bird Walk

  Saturday, May 23, 9-10:30 a.m.

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

• How to Convert Sprinklers to Drip Class

  Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m., FREE

  WERC Bldg. 2837 East Highway 193, Layton

• Bountiful’s Got Talent Auditions

  Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

  Joy Foundation Studio, 55 N. Main St., Bountiful

• North Cottonwood Commons Park Grand Opening

  Saturday, May 23, 5 p.m.

  550 Innovator Drive, Farmington