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  • An inside look at F-35 pilot helmet fittings

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Reservists in the 419th Operations Support Squadron play a crucial role to ensure the safety of pilots assigned to the 419th Fighter Wing, the Air Force Reserve’s only combat-capable F-35 unit. “We are responsible for maintaining and repairing pilot gear to ensure

  • During pandemic, AFE continues to ensure safety

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – While the country adjusts to various changes due to COVID-19 prevention efforts, including social distancing and working from home, the F-35 mission continues at Hill to maintain national security.Behind the scenes of every flight, reservists in the 419th Operations

  • Aircrew Flight Equipment NCO named best in Reserve, Guard

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – A reservist in the 419th Operations Support Flight was named 2019’s Outstanding Aircrew Flight Equipment NCO for the entire Reserve Component, besting competition from both the Air Force Reserve and National Guard.Tech. Sgt. Dakota Lujan led a Total Force AFE shop here

  • A closer look at the 419th Operations Support Flight

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Operations Support Flight is home to nearly 40 Airmen who work behind the scenes of every flying mission and provide support to pilots before they suit up, after they takeoff, and once they return home.The OSF is comprised of three major functional areas: air

  • Reservist talks futuristic F-35 helmet

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Hicks, 419th Operations Support Flight, became the first reservist at Hill’s aircrew flight equipment shop to work with state-of-the-art helmets for the F-35 Lightning II, the Air Force’s newest fighter jet.   As an AFE technician, Hicks maintains and stores pilot gear, including