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Show HILLTOP TIMES VIEW Hilltop S Aug. 2, 2012 Steve Curtis was on hand to give her a Layton city coin. A few years ago, Curtis took a similar flight in an F-16 fighter jet, given the privilege as an honorary commander of the 388th Fighter Wing. "It was an experience of a lifetime. It is hard to explain. I was extremely privileged to have that opportunity," Curtis said, recalling his flight. And the coin? Curtis said it was extended to Nagle as a gesture to a neighboring city. "We're all in this together," he said of area cities showing support for the military base, its mission and what it brings to Davis County. From page 1 7 gs of force," said the 45-year-old mayor who, as an honorary commander of the 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, was given the opportunity to participate in the flight. The flight included a trip to the west desert training range, where Belle gave Nagle the opportunity to experience a barrel roll in a jet. "I did not throw up. I was pretty proud of myself," she said. Nagle said she took the flight after going through hours of Air Force briefings and hanging harness training to be prepared in the event of an emergency during the flight. "I was overwhelmed by the training piece," Nagle said. "Just watching the training, it was so humbling for me to see the level of expertise that exists with the Air Force. I was awestruck." And while she concentrated on just breathing during the flight, Nagle said, Belle demonstrated a confident, calm command of the plane. "His level of calm, it was amazing," she said. On Nagle's return from the flight, Layton Mayor Above, Syracuse Mayor Jamie Nagle takes off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Capt. Matthew "Bang" Belle, of the 4th Fighter Squadron, on July 17, at Hill Air Force Base. Nagle is an honorary commander with the 388th Fighter Wing and had to undergo numerous hours of harness training before she was given the opportunity. At left, Nagle is assisted by the captain as preparations are made before the flight. KIM COOK U.S. Air Force Team Hill Round Up western-themed auction Sept. 28 at the Hill Museum BY ANDREA MASON 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs O ROUND UP FUNDRAISER ne of the largest annual fundraising events for programs benefiting families at Hill Air Force Base will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Hill Aerospace Museum. The Team Hill Round Up, formerly known as the 388th Spouse's Round Up, is a western-themed silent and live auction, which raises thousands of dollars for Hill AFB Airmen and families. "Team Hill's Round Up heavily im- pacts our entire Air Force community, even civilians, and supports numerous programs for the local military community and their families," said Staci Long, Team Hill Round Up committee chairwoman and spouse to 388th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Scott Long. Proceeds from last year's event went to among others Wolf Creek deployment retreats, Utah Military Family Foundation, Pilot for a Day with Make-A-Wish, Team Hill First Sergeants, Hill Enlisted Spouses Club, Hill Field Elementary School, Hill AFB Chapel, Hill AFB Officer Spouses Club, Airmen Against Drunk Driving, 729th Air Control Squadron Warriors Group and Air Force Sergeants Association. The event is hosted by a committee of volunteers and continues to be a very popular event for both the base and the community. For more information about the Team Hill Round Up fundraiser or to volunteer, please visit http://www.facebook.com/TeamHillRoundUp, or contact the event chairperson, Staci Long, at stacirae@mac.com or 786-525-7188. 5 |