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  • Staff Sgt. Ricky Rada, a reservist in the 419th Operations Group, poses with his civilian employer, Brandon Meredith

    Civilian employer of reservist in 419 OG honored

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The civilian employer of a reservist from the 419th Operations Group recently received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, which honors individuals for outstanding support of their Guard or Reserve employees.Brandon Meredith, the Salt Lake Davis District Manager at Wells Fargo, was nominated by

  • Reservists receive more benefits with annual DoD mobilization authorities

    The United States Federal Code details mobilization authorities for Reserve Component support to Combatant Commanders. Currently, the Secretary of Defense and delegated civilian leadership utilize three authorities for Air Reserve support to Combatant Commanders, according to Air Force Reserve Force Generation Center officials.The authorities are,

  • Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

    In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.

  • AFRC restructures enlisted grade force

    On Oct. 1, more than 3,500 enlisted Reserve Citizen Airmen will see upgrades to their grade authorizations.MAJCOM senior enlisted leaders and other key members reviewed, evaluated and restructured the enlisted grade authorizations as part of the Enlisted Grade Council, established in 2016. The council grew out of a continuous process improvement
  • Dennis Gillan, an international speaker on the topic of suicide and mental health advocacy, speaks to 419th Fighter Wing reservists during a Resiliency Tactical Pause event to highlight suicide prevention and awareness as part of the wing’s monthly unit training assembly this weekend

    Resiliency Tactical Pause event addresses suicide, resources

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Wing reservists participated in a Resiliency Tactical Pause event to highlight suicide prevention and awareness during the monthly Unit Training Assembly held this weekend.The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein, recently asked leaders across the Air Force to set aside time to pause from the mission and
  • Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

    Yellow Ribbon events set for November, December

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The next Yellow Ribbon events are set for Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 20-22, both in Orlando, Florida.The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program aims to combat the stresses of deployment by providing information, support, and outreach to reservists and their families.Airmen are eligible to attend one pre-deployment event beginning

  • 'Hiring Utah's Heroes' coming to Sandy Oct. 30

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The "Hiring Utah's Heroes" career and benefits fair will take place Oct. 30 at Sandy’s Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 South State Street. The free event aims to connect local employers with reservists, Guard members, veterans, active-duty members, and their spouses.The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and

  • Suicide Prevention Month: resiliency, connection can save lives

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- September is Suicide Prevention Month and mental health experts want Airmen to know how to take care of themselves and each other by paying attention to two key prevention strategies: resiliency and connection.“Resiliency in the form of mental, physical, social, and spiritual health helps us hold up to stress and

  • Navigating the retirement application process

    BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource, and typically learn what is required as they go through the process. There are basic foundational
  • Col. Regina “Torch” Sabric, 419th Fighter Wing commander, speaks at the Women’s Equality Day panel discussion

    Commander speaks at Women’s Equality Day panel

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Col. Regina “Torch” Sabric, 419th Fighter Wing commander, shared stories from her life and career at the Women’s Equality Day panel discussion here Aug. 26.The panel aimed to raise awareness on how women in the armed forces, public service, and government have served the nation by working to clear barriers, enforce laws,
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