LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — A groundbreaking ceremony held at Hill Air Force Base on Monday looked to the future with a significant upgrade to military facilities supporting the existing F-35A and the Air Force’s next-generation trainer.
“The East Campus is a strategic investment in our nation’s air superiority and the long-term readiness of our most advanced aircraft,” said Brig. Gen. Hall Sebren, commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex. “By centralizing our sustainment capabilities, we are accelerating how we deliver combat power with the F-35 and ensuring the next generation of fighter pilots have the T-7A trainers they need. This project secures the Ogden ALC’s position as the lead sustainment authority for these platforms for decades to come.”
MORE | Hill Air Force Base
Roughly 6,900 military and civilian personnel work for the Ogden ALC. There is potential the East Campus will create up to 1,000 new jobs at Hill Air Force Base.
By 2032, the site will house five distinct mission-critical facilities: a T-7A depot maintenance complex, an F-35 maintenance hangar and dedicated shops for F-35 composite repair, egress systems and canopies…