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Hill Air Logistics commander thanks Utah Senate for state support to Hill Air Force Base
Summary
General Kevin Sullivan of Hill Air Force Base addressed the Utah Senate on Feb. 14, 2006, thanking the legislature for funding runway work, investments through the Utah Defense Alliance, and land-development protections that preserve base operations for roughly 6,000 assigned military personnel.
SALT LAKE CITY — General Kevin Sullivan, commanding officer of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, told the Utah Senate on Feb. 14 that state support has been critical to the base’s mission and quality of life for assigned personnel.
Sullivan described several concrete instances of state support: funding in February 2004 to extend the runway at Michael Army Airfield (Dugway Proving Ground) so F‑16 pilots would have a safe divert location during training; a gift through the Utah Defense Alliance invested in depot maintenance capabilities (including landing-gear and software work); and purchases of development rights in high-noise areas to secure noise easements that protect base operations from encroachment.
"The state of Utah has proven on a number of occasions just how much you support our mission and you support our people at Hill Air Force Base," Sullivan said. He added: "For the 6,000 military members that are assigned to Hill Air Force Base I can tell you there is no better place in the country to be stationed." Sullivan said the community welcomes military members into towns, churches and schools and that those local ties matter to retention and readiness.
Senators greeted the testimony with thanks; Senator Christiansen had introduced the general to the floor and moved that the Senate resolve into committee of the whole to receive the remarks. The committee of the whole was convened and later dissolved by unanimous consent.
The general’s appearance provided lawmakers a direct opportunity to hear how state investments and local land‑use protections affect base operations and readiness. Several senators later returned to their legislative calendar business, but floor leaders acknowledged the base’s economic and community role during subsequent votes and introductions.
What’s next: No formal legislative action was taken on the general’s remarks; they served as ceremonial recognition and a record of the base’s gratitude to state policymakers.
