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Show ' Aug. 2X 1992 Hilltop Times 5 workers thrill public Hill with their home on the Rang e by Jay Joersz Hilltop Times staff 66 The desert floor rocked and the mountains echoed thunder-Frid- ay with the sounds of thunder at the Utah Test and Training Range. The range, a facet of Hill AFB remiles located from 25 the nearest sign of motely man-mad- e little-know- The range is sort of a well-kesecret. Many people at Hill don't even know we're out here. pt n civilization, held an open house for nearly 500 in- terested spectators from the local area, including Maj. Gen. Dale W. Thompson Jr., commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center. The range workers and pilots from Hill and other bases put on a show of force, Air Force that is, as they showed the public what really happens at the 99 'J. Maj. Stephen R. Smith l Commander, 2849th Support Squadron li MMiiHiitfiimil. imii irtu r 2,500 square-mil- e range. Explosives" demonstrations were performed by workers from the 2701st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron, including blasting an old Air Force truck into small pieces. Other demonstrations included from the 388th and 419th strafing runs by Hill well as combat missions by mock Fighter Wings as B-a l Bomber from Ellsworth AFB, S.D.; and an 5 from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Visitors were bused to the flying demonstrations at Eagle mile jaunt from the main OaRange, a mere sis complex. "The day was a complete success, said Maj. Stephen R. Smith, commander 2849th Support Squadron. "It's always nice to have people come out and see what we do. Not only for people on base, but for others in the community as well." The range is used by several Hill units to test different weapon systems, practice maneuvers and also store many various weapons system components. In addition, the major said the range is also used by many other Air Force bases and other branches of the U.S. military. The open house did double duty as a fund raiser. The remote squadron sold hats, beer, hamburgers and other munchies to generate income for F-1- F-1- 12-1- 4 MM "'I'DftH U.S. Air Force photos by Cliff Young Explosive welcome ts, Above, a truck explodes at the Utah Test and Training Range open house, thanks to the help of 2701 st the corporate pot. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron workers and 7Vz pounds of explosives. Top, a paratrooper The special day also featured many static displays from the Utah National Guard's 19th Special Forces comes in for a landing after jumping out of a of a variety of weapons, including a few captured Huey helicopter. weapons from Iraq such as a grenade launcher and a weapons similar to the U.S. 6 rifle. Others in- abilities of their working dogs and a friend of the ed the visitors with a jump from a Huey Helicopter. cluded a 20mm gun from an an 30mm from Range folks, the Utah Highway Patrol, set up a dis- "The range is sort of a well kept secret. Many of and a mini-guthe people at Hill don't even know we're out here," an Minuteman and Peacekeep- play as well. er missile transports were also on hand for show. And what open house would be complete without he said, Local cops got into the action as well when Hill's a parachute display as the 19th Special Forces Some of the information for this article was 2849th Security Police Squadron demonstrated the troops from the Utah National Guard accommodat- - gathered from outside news sources. M-1- A-1- 0, F-1- 6 n. ALTERATIONS LL BaitdTogetherand BuyBonds! America, like a good marching band, needs the cooperation of all members to move forward efficiently. Purchasing U.S. Savings Bonds is one way to help the national economy and, at the same time, help yourself. For the individual, Bonds pay competitive interest rates, arc f TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR LIMITED TIME OFFER : f - , f i ' . ,, OFF ON ALL OF 20 ALTERATIONS AND TAILORING. i - a. W cost-effecti- Let's band together Buy bonds! Amy McDonald: Amy who has been sewing since she was eight years old, is a graduate of Ricks College with an AA degree in Fashion Design and Production. In her major, she learned to do complete design work, including making her own line of clothing, sewing a complete child's wardrobe, making suits for ladies, fitting and working without a pattern. A talented seamstress, Amy enjoys designing and producing her own fashions. ; r- guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and have certain lax advantages. Foi the nation, Bonds arc a way to finance the national debt. 4.- :- amy Mcdonald Offer ends Sept. 26,1992 mm) Vo J DOWNTOWN 29th OGDEN NORTH 2600 No. Washington 782-656- 4 & Washington 394-264- SOUTH OGDEN 4305 Harrison Blvd. 479-113- 8 5 ROY 5366 So. 1900 W. 7730100 - (Next lo Harmon s) , itinmn n Mmii,iiimm A , |