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Show HILLTOP TIMES ,8 TIMES l > February 11,2010 AAFES opens gun counter at BX chases are tax-free, he said, "We do carry the military style weapons to allow them Hilltop Times editor to own an equivalent to their military he Army and Air Force Exchange • weapon, and unlike a lot of retailers offgun counter grand opening Feb. 9 'base our stock selection does include marks the extension of the Hill Air handguns." Force Base main store and includes an The addition of an armory, or vault, additional 1,485 square feet of camping, was installed for the security of weaphunting, fishing and gun accessories as ons. Customers can enjoy their shopwell a wide assortment of ammunition. ping experience with the knowledge that The Hill AFB Base Exchange expansecurity and safety regulations are being sion joins 13 other AAFES sites in offer- followed. ing firearms, ranging from handguns to He says that while accessories and hunting rifles. The counter sells weapons stock assortments remain somewhat during slightly restricted hours from limited, unlimited ordering of all legal the rest of the store, Monday-Saturday, firearms is possible at the counter. "You 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., can't keep in stock every model and make when federal background checks can be available - there are just too many of conducted. them." So far, the bulk of their sales have Customer response has already been . been handguns and assault-style rifles. enthusiastic. "All of our policies of price matching "It's been great, they love it," said Mi- apply - we'll match any competitor," SydALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force chael Elrod, store manager. "We're seeing lik said. Don Sydlik, Utah Exchange General Manager, for the Army and Air Force Exchange, and Col. Patrick a lot of retirees coming in through word In order to purchase a weapon, cusHigby, 75th Air Base Wing commander, cut the ribbon for the gun counter grand opening at the Base of mouth, especially. I had one guy tell me tomers must first pass a background as I was walking out his gun after purcheck through the National Instant'Crimi- Exchange main store Feb. 9. chase that he was going to e-mail all his nal Background Check System. The legal retiree friends to 'come on down.'" ister with the armory, and if they live off Concealed carry permit classes are age to purchase hunting rifles and ammubase such items have to be immediately Don Sydlik, Utah Exchange general nition is 18; handguns and other weapons, conducted on base and are available transported off base after purchase. through the Hill Rod and Gun Club. manager, sees the new addition as just 21. one way that AAFES is expanding its The Utah AAFES division leader sees Transporting a weapon from the store The ribbon cutting was well-attended? >'; services to appeal to another segment the opening of the counter as just one after purchase must be done in accorand three prizes were given away as of the population. "Like GameStop, it's way that AAFES is working to keep the dance with base regulations. All custom- part of the festivities: a Springfield XDIV^, -. changed the demographics of the paquality of lif e on-base up as it progresses ers are advised to familiarize themselves handgun, a Springfield XD handgun and a trons. GameStop brought in the younger, off base. with those requirements. In short, if Mossberg 590 shotgun. The drawing was , 'gamer* crowd and now we've opened "Just recently we added the Firestone customers live in base housing they hav$ extended from the weekend through \,t' up another market that we've never had 24 hours to register their firearms in acFeb. 9 to accommodate the grand openings Complete Car Care store, GameStop, before." diesel fuel (pumps at the gas stations) and cordance with base housing regulations, Holsters, safes and other accessories '. if they live in the dorms they have to reg- are also available for purchase at the site*." now the gun counter," Sydlik said. In addition to the fact that their purBY MARY LOU GORNY T TAXES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, P.C. Dale Hibbert, Pediatrics Jennifer Brown, Family Leland Pack, Orthodontist #1 Accepts Military Insurance jat Latest technology in painless dentistry & Free exam for children under 2 yrs jal Arcade games & more Open Mon through sat 7740770 2112 N. HILLFIELD RD. #1 • LAYTON Tax Center at (801) 586-8634. ferred through the combat zone angT The Department of Defense has hazardous duty deadline extensions.. also made a number The extension extends the deadline ' of resources From page 7 available for deployed Airmen and for filing a return by the deployed their families through Military service member and spouse by i80_ OneSource. Military OneSource days after the last day the service, \ I pages of IRS Form 13614-C which member spent in the combat zone,";'_ can be downloaded from httpV/www. provides free access to the H&R Block AtHome online tax preparairs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fl3614c.pdf. The service member's command", tion software. Military OneSource Form 13614-C is the same form used should have already notified the I&S also operates a tax hot line open to screen potential clients for the of the deployment but you may w^ifvt from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (MST) to assist to notify the ERS directly through its Hill Air Force Base Tax Center. filers at 1 (800) 730-3802. For more special e-mail address. E-mail the." I" The final step in the return proinformation on these tax preparation deployed Airman's name, stateside qessis selecting a return prepara- \ resources go to www.militaryonetion method and filing the return. address, date of birth and date of „, «j J oil juii uu un Q&fUJ^ment to conlbat'^one@tfs'!JJ-V'' There are a number of resources"'""' source.com. available to help deployed Airmen gov or call the IRS main helpline at; If you feel like you still need and their families complete their tax more information, the ERS has pub- 1 (800) 829-1040. If the IRS sends "£ returns. The Hill Air Force Base Tax lished the 2009 Armed Forces' Tax notice regarding a collection or e^ * Center is available through April Guide which is available on its Web amination, return it to the ERS witfi 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday site at httpy/www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ the words, "Combat Zone" and the through Friday and staffed with deployment date in red at the top of p3.pdf. The guide gives informaIRS-trained and certified Volunteer tion on military-specific tax benefits, the notice so the IRS will suspend , Income Tax Assistants, or VITAs. military career-related expenditures the action. Write, "Combat Zone" on VITAs have been trained and certi- that may be itemized, and a good the envelope as well. fied by the IRS to prepare tax reDeployed service members anal,. overview of tax related terms and turns that claim the benefits of the their families with further questions the return preparation process. Military Spouses Residency Relief about preparation process or in As a last resoit, if preparing a tax Act and the Combat Zone Income of help should contact the Hill return while a service member is exclusion. For more information or deployed seems too daunting or is Legal Assistance Office at (801) to schedule an appointment, call the just not practical, filing can be de- 777-6626. ']* Jim and Missy NEWS BRIEFS Power outage set for project Feb. 13 906, Clearfield Well, contractor trailers by 915 and contractor trailers west of the Snow Bam For questions, contact Steve There will be a power outage Chaniews at (801) 777-3479. Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 a.m. for six hours to replace a power pole and install new high voltage 388th EMS Munitions jumpers. The outage will affect inventory soon multiple facilities including: The 388th Equipment MainBuildings 62,902,903,914, tenance Squadron munitions 915,900W, 911,844,847,841, area will be conducting a semi832,838,864,927,10922,924 annual 100 percent inventory (Government Fuel pumps), Feb.26-March12. T2914.T2910,918,968, Salt Please have all munitions Place, 10913,10915,916,910, THE TRADITION IS BACK... transactions completed by the close of business Feb. 25. see your first sergeant or contact the chapel at (801) 777-2106. v.. Chaplain Cyr prayer breakfast speaker Activity for familiesof deployed troops' Hill Air Force Base will hold The Hill Air Force Base library its observance of the National is offering a special program . ^. Prayer Breakfast at Club Hill on Feb. 24,5:30 p.m., forfamiliesjt Feb. 24,7:30 a.m., with speaker of deployed military members;: Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) David The hour-long event will feature*. Cyr at the event. "God, Bless stories and activities. . America is the theme." Tickets Please call to reserve a spm>: are $5, and dress is uniform of for your family, at (801) 777- . the day. For more information 3833. . . . TESTING | From page 7 ;,rf ; Congratulations to Jim and Missy on your upcoming wedding. Your commitment to each other and to quitting tobacco is an inspiration to us all. Those blue eyes Grandpa gave you sparkle even more now, Jim. And Missy, we didn't think you could be any prettier, but being tobacco-free has brightened your beautiful smile. May you live tobacco-free and in love for the rest of your long lives. For free help quitting tobacco, call 1.888.567 TRUTH or visit utahquitnet.com. 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