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Also known as: Hill Air Force Base
Hill Air Force Base is a major U.S. Air Force installation and census-designated place located in northern Utah, spanning parts of Davis and Weber counties just south of Ogden. Established in 1939 and named in honor of Major Ployer Peter Hill, a pioneering military test pilot, the base serves as the Air Force's primary western hub for logistics, aircraft maintenance, and advanced weapons system management, famously managing the F-35 Lightning II program. As one of Utah's single largest employers, Hill AFB functions as an ultra-secure, self-contained military city containing extensive defense facilities, research complexes, and residential zones with a distinct military heritage.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Explore a massive, world-class collection of historic military aircraft, missiles, and aerospace artifacts at the Hill Aerospace Museum (open to the general public outside the secure gates). Witness jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers and supersonic flybys during the bi-annual Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show. Attend localized military heritage ceremonies and veterans' educational seminars.
