Lt. Col. Schmidt retires Published April 5, 2013 388th Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- After 28 years of service to his country, Lt. Col. Paul Schmidt retired from the United States Air Force in a ceremony at the Hill Aerospace Museum April 3. Col. Nathan Hill pinned the Meritorious Service Medal on Schmidt's Air Force uniform, and the Team Hill Honor Guard presented him with a folded flag. He was also awarded the Certificate of Retirement. Stay connected -- Join the 388th on Facebook and Twitter