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  • Wing announces enlisted promotions for July

    Congratulations to the 419th Fighter Wing reservists who were promoted July 1: Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Master Sgt. Theodore RidlMaster Sgt. Nathan VincentTech. Sgt. Justin CrosbySenior Airman Carolyn WeberAirman 1st Class Bryce Smith67th Aerial Port SquadronTech. Sgt. Enrique TopeteStaff

  • In Focus: Staff Sgt. Danielle Monroe

    The “In Focus” series is a monthly feature that puts the spotlight on some of the 419th Fighter Wing’s best and brightest Reserve Citizen Airmen.Staff Sgt. Danielle Monroe, a program specialist in the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron, came from a military family, which prompted her decision to join the

  • Pathologist assumes command of 419th Medical Squadron

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 419th Medical Squadron held a change of command ceremony here June 6 as Lt. Col. David Jackson relinquished command to Lt. Col. Adam Cole.Jackson has commanded the MDS since 2018, overseeing surgeons, nurses, emergency medical technicians, dentists, dental

  • 419th holds retirement ceremony for command chief

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Fighter Wing held a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Paul Strazz, 419th FW command chief, June 6, 2021. Strazz served 30 years in the Air Force, including 23 years in the Air Force Reserve.Family, friends, and colleagues gathered for the ceremony where

  • Wing announces enlisted promotions for June

    Congratulations to the 419th Fighter Wing reservists who were promoted June 1: Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Master Sgt. James LemonSenior Airman Hannah PetterssonFighter WingMaster Sgt. Lance CressallMaintenance SquadronMaster Sgt. Jonathan CrockerTech. Sgt. William HeyderTech. Sgt. Craig

  • In Focus: Staff Sgt. Madison Watkins

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Staff Sgt. Madison Watkins, 27, is an Air Force reservist in the 419th Force Support Squadron, where she serves on orders to help improve and revamp the training program. Born and raised in small-town Oklahoma, Watkins moved to Utah on a whim, closing her eyes and

  • Reservist named Utah’s Company Grade Officer of the Year

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – A reservist in the 419th Fighter Wing was named Company Grade Officer of the Year for the State of Utah on May 15.Capt. Mark Tappendorf was presented a trophy by Gov. Spencer Cox during Utah’s Servicemember of the Year awards, which took place in conjunction with the

  • Fighter wings host county employees from across Utah

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing and active duty 388th Fighter Wing hosted a group of commissioners and other county employees from across Utah on May 11. During the visit, the group got an up-close look at the F-35. Leaders from both wings highlighted the jet’s

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Mikayla Starksen

    The “In Focus” series is a monthly feature that puts the spotlight on some of the 419th Fighter Wing’s best and brightest Reserve Citizen Airmen.Senior Airman Mikayla Starksen, who is currently 36 weeks pregnant, is expecting to give birth to her first child on June 8, but she hasn’t let that slow

  • Hill fighter wings will continue night flying into May

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will continue local night-flying operations on most weekdays through the third week of May.During this period, flying is scheduled to be completed between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. These times may