Awards and Honors

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from Hill Air Force Base was awarded one of the military’s most prestigious honors earlier this week.

ROY -- Jaden Bybee, 14, was honored at Roy’s City Council meeting for earning all 135 merit badges.

Bybee earned all the merit badges plus one that isn’t “official” yet. Bybee also earned his Eagle Scout award on his 13th birthday.

The council passed a special resolution honoring Bybee for his accomplishments. Bybee is a 4.0 student at Sandridge Junior High School.

OGDEN — Harrison Regent retirement center will honor retired Air Force Lt. Col. John Stewart with its American Eagle Award for his service to country and his support of programs like the center’s Outward Bound Veterans Program.

OGDEN — When asked how he would like to be remembered, John Gullo’s response came without hesitation.

FARMINGTON — This historic community’s Main Street will be officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

ROY -- Dr. Bannick Riggs decided to go into family medicine because he wanted to follow his patients through a lifetime rather than a temporary fix.

HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- Terry Rettenberger's ideas have helped not only the Air Force, they've padded his wallet as well.

Rettenberger, a civilian at Hill Air Force Base who works as an equipment specialist with the 416th Supply Management Squadron, was awarded Monday with the Air Force Exceptional Innovator Award.