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  • Master Sgt. Doyle McKinney, a 419th Medical Squadron bioenvironmental technician, performs a gas mask fit test on Tech. Sgt. Phil Bradley of the 419th Maintenance Squadron. These fit tests are routinely carried out during the wing's Unit Training Assemblies one weekend per month to maintain deployment readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier)

    Wing personnel can breathe easy thanks to routine gas mask fittings

  • Capt. Dave Jackson, a dentist in the 419th Medical Squadron, performs a routine dental exam on fellow dentist, Maj. John Kwant, during the January UTA. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier)

    Dental clinic maintains readiness

  • Col. Andrew Larsen, 419th Operations Group commander, passes the 466th Fighter Squadron flag to Lt. Col. Pat Wade at a change of command ceremony during the January UTA, as Lt. Col. Paul Madsen, the former 466th FS commander looks on. Colonel Wade had served as commander of the wing’s Operations Support Flight commander for nearly two years and has been a pilot with the 466th FS for more than five years. (U.S. Air Force photo /SSgt. Kyle Brasier)

    New commander takes the stick of the 466th FS

  • AMXS welcomes new commander

  • Wing seeks to raise money for Fisher House

    The 419th Fighter Wing Chiefs Council is asking for donations to the Fisher House program, which houses families of military members who are ill or injured. Fisher Houses are located worldwide and are operated by the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The homes are usually located within walking distance of a major military hospital. They are fully

  • Air Force alters cold-weather gear policy

    The deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel here recently authorized commanders to use their discretion to authorize deviation from policy for wear of cold-weather battle dress uniform outer garments with the airman battle uniform during the coming winter months. "The original guidance was based on the fact the mandatory wear date for

  • Resolve to offer peace, good will to others this year

    We are still in the beginning of a new year, and it would be nice if the resolutions made by some could include goals such as: "I resolve to get along with other people regardless of religious preference, ethnicity, national origin, or sex."All too often, we judge at first glance. What we have learned throughout our lives is within each one of us,
  • Col. Gary M. Batinich

    419th FW commander nominated for star

    The president has approved the nomination to promote Col. Gary M. Batinich, 419th Fighter Wing commander, to brigadier general. As commander of the 419th FW, Col Batinich oversees a dynamic training program providing the Air Force with a ready-fighting, reserve force capable of worldwide deployment. The F-16 wing is made up of more than 1,100
  • Col. Gary M. Batinich

    Serving isn't about notoriety, praise, or recognition

    When turning on the TV, radio, or surfing the Web, it's often challenging to find stories that highlight our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Instead, stories about pop culture icons and entertainment news fill the airwaves. In a society seemingly caught up in sensational, tabloid news, one almost wouldn't know we are a nation at war. Talk around
  • Family and friends gathered on Hill’s flightline Tuesday to welcome several hundred 388th and 419th Fighter Wing Airmen returning from deployment to Balad Air Base, Iraq. The pilots, maintenance, and support personnel were deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to maintain security and stability in the region by providing close air support for coalition ground troops. Another large group of Airmen from both wings recently deployed to Balad Air Base and will also be charged with flying close air support mission to protect coalition ground forces. They are due home this spring. 419th FW personnel regularly volunteer to deploy in support of their active duty, 388th FW counterparts now that the wings are associate units as part of the Air Force’s Total Force Integration initiative. TFI is aimed at increasing combat capability and efficiencies among like units while capitalizing on the high experience levels of Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier)

    OIF deployment rotations continue

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