HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Hill Air Force Base's Cultural Resources Management team took top honors for its commitment to environmental stewardship in the "Large Installation" category during the 2024 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Competition.
"It is an honor and a privilege to receive such a prestigious award," said Anya Kitterman, cultural resources manager. "It demonstrates Hill's commitment to preserving its unique past while supporting the warfighter missions of now and the future."
The Cultural Resources Management team at Hill Air Force Base recently received its 2024 Department of Defense award. oversees about one million acres of land rich with archaeological sites, cultural landscapes and historic districts. The team has worked hard at cultivating positive relationships with 22 tribes with ancestral and cultural bonds to the lands in an effort to help preserve the heritage of native cultures. The team also used leading-edge imaging technology, including ground penetrating radar and drones, to support archaeological survey and inventory methods.
While the award was announced last year, the team was presented the physical award earlier this month.