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  • IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Benjamin Dayley

    When it comes to the well-being of Airmen at the 419th Fighter Wing, Senior Airman Benjamin Dayley is the man for the job. Airman Dayley is a service technician with the 419th Force Support Squadron. His job is to make sure gym-goers know how to properly work out and use the fitness center's

  • 419th to celebrate families, patriotism Sept. 10

    The 419th Fighter Wing's Family Day, which honors the families of wing reservists, is set for Sept. 10.The wing will also commemorate the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 and pay special tribute to Utah's Patriot Guard Riders - the group of motorcyclists who regularly support homecomings and funerals of

  • Hill F-16 units to wow crowds with July Fourth flyovers

    Continuing a 25-year tradition, Hill F-16 pilots will soar over community parades across the Wasatch Front this Fourth of July weekend.The holiday flyovers will kick off at 8 p.m. July 2, when four F-16s from the 388th Fighter Wing wow crowds at the Stadium of Fire celebration in Provo. The pilots

  • Partnership links military spouses with employers

    Defense Department officials are launching a new partnership June 29 that's intended to expand job opportunities for military spouses by connecting them with employers actively seeking to hire them.Microsoft, Home Depot, Starbucks and the Navy Federal Credit Union are just a few of the nearly 60

  • IN FOCUS: Staff Sgt. Roxanne Cardwell

    At some point, every Airman in the 419th Fighter Wing has most likely met Staff Sgt. Roxanne Cardwell, NCOIC of customer service in the 419th Force Support Squadron. Public affairs recently talked to Sergeant Cardwell about things most people don't know about her.Why did you join the Air Force

  • 419th reservist takes part in triathlon

    Maj. Scott LaRoche, 466th Fighter Squadron, swims in the Hess Fitness Center pool as part of the Warrior Fitness Center Triathlon June 11. Major LaRoche competed in the Olympic category, which included an 800-meter swim, 12-mile bike ride and running a 10K.Stay connected -- Join the 419th on

  • Registration open for Employer Appreciation Day 2011

    The 419th Fighter Wing will host its annual Employer Appreciation Day here Aug. 6. The event will feature an F-16 aerial refueling mission aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker (tentative), along with various tours and demonstrations. Reservists are encouraged to nominate their civilian employers by the

  • COMMENTARY: A journey to strength

    It's been one year since I was stranded on the side of the highway with a dead-end job and no money for school or gas. As I sat in my car, waiting for my ride to show up, I realized I wasn't going anywhere, and it wasn't only because my gas tank was empty. I pictured myself as a stronger person when

  • IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Travis Stone

    World traveler and former sailor Senior Airman Travis Stone was chosen by his first sergeant for this month's In Focus. Airman Stone, armament systems technician in the 419th Maintenance Squadron, repairs and maintains missile launchers and bomb loaders in the armament back shop. He says they're

  • Get One Now promotion offers free Tim McGraw tickets

    The 419th Fighter Wing recruiting office is promoting a special Get One Now event through Aug. 1. When a reservist brings in a potential qualified applicant to a wing recruiter, he or she receives two free tickets to the Tim McGraw concert at Salt Lake City's USANA Amphitheatre Aug. 6. "We always