New Commander Takes Helm at Hill AFB | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Colonel Eric Quidley has officially taken command of Hill Air Force Base, bringing decades of Air Force experience to lead one of Utah’s largest employers and key national security hubs. In a historic change of command ceremony, Quidley praised the base’s “awesome” reputation and its vital roles in fighter operations, logistics, and nuclear weapons. His predecessor, Colonel Daniel Cornelius, reflected on two years of deep connection to the base, calling it home. Quidley is already focused on strengthening ties with northern Utah’s communities, seeing the base’s strength as a mirror of its…