HILL AFB
Hill AFB, UT 84056, USA

RELOCATION/WELCOME GUIDE

Digital Relocation/Welcome Guide

Information

Our Military

Established in 1940, Hill Air Force Base (AFB) is headquartered 25 miles north of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Range. The base is home to the 75th Air Base Wing and the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, one of three Air Force sustainment complexes nationwide. Serving as a critical logistics,

Welcome

Welcome to Utah! Hill Air Force Base is in northern Utah within Davis County, just south of Weber County. Davis County, known as the Gateway to the Great Salt Lake, is within the heart of Utah. Most of the land in both counties is to the east of the Great

Getting To & Around

Utah is the crossroads of the West, with Davis and Weber counties serving as a rail hub and transportation nexus. The area boasts a metro to mountain experience with some of the nation’s newest transportation corridors. Davis County is connected to interstates 15 and 215 and U.S. Route 89, while

Housing & Real Estate

A low cost of living and abundant natural amenities in Davis and Weber counties contribute to a high quality of life not often found in larger metropolitan areas. In 2014, an estimated 329,692 people called Davis County home, while around 240,475 resided in Weber County, the U.S. Census Bureau says.

Employment & Economy

The Wasatch Front, defined as Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Weber and Box Elder counties in the north-central part of the state, is Utah’s population and economic center. Thriving industry clusters identified by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development include aerospace and defense, energy and natural resources, software development and

Health Care

There are many health care services in Davis and Weber counties for military, civilians and veterans, though implementation of the Affordable Care Act may change established insurance options. Open enrollment for health care coverage under the national Affordable Care Act runs from Nov. 1, 2015, to Jan. 31, 2016,   for

Family Resources

Picking up from one place and moving to another is always a hassle, especially when kids and pets are involved. Knowing whom to call or where to find information can help make the transition easier. Local government websites are valuable resources for newcomers to Davis and Weber counties because they

Education & Academics

For those moving to a new location, it’s important to know what educational options are available. This chapter outlines the public schools system in Davis and Weber counties, along with information about local libraries and higher education. There are private schools, charter schools and home schooling available to children in

Living

There are plenty of entertaining activities in Davis and Weber counties — music, sports, theater, museums, parks and shopping. Take a dip in the pool at Lorin Farr Park, for instance, or swoosh down the snowy slopes of Snowbasin Resort. Raise a turkey leg like royalty at the Utah Renaissance

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A F R C

The Airman & Family Readiness Center supports readiness through programs for all Ar Force and DOD personnel and their families. Services include: Air Force Aid Society, Key Spouse, Exceptional Family Member Program - Family Support, finance classes, parenting classes, .arriage classes, Hearts Apart Program for deployed families, pre-deployment/re-integration (spouses included),
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