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  • Shoot, Move, Communicate: 419th SFS validates weapons training

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Reservists in the 419th Security Forces Squadron completed a “Shoot, Move, Communicate” exercise here during the June drill.The exercise is part of their annual weapons training plan, ensuring Airmen remain proficient in not only marksmanship, but how to move and

  • Hill fighter wings to conduct night flying over next two weeks 

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings will conduct local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lightning II most weekdays starting this week through May 5.During this period, flying is scheduled to be completed by approximately 11 p.m., but exact days

  • 419th takes top prize in food services competition

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Airmen from the 419th Force Support Squadron were named winners of the 2022 Air Force Reserve Command John L. Hennessy Food Service Excellence Award.The award is presented to the food service team that excels with the highest culinary proficiency standards during a field

  • UPDATE: Hill fighter wings conducting night flying into February

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --  The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings will conduct local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lightning II on most weekdays starting this week through February.  During this period, flying is scheduled to be completed by approximately 10:30 p.m., but

  • The right gear for the mission

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – To respond to real-world threats and remain ready to deploy, reservists here are required to participate in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training, better known as CBRN.This training would be impossible without the proper equipment, which is where the

  • Reservists in LRS train to face major threats

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Air Force reservists in the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron completed five hours of training on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear techniques to familiarize themselves with protective measures they may need in a contested environment. The training, which

  • SFS simulates deployment patrol: Airmen vs. insurgents

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – As the first set of Airmen walked across the road to get back to base, an ambush awaited. Thinking quickly, they moved into a defensive position to return fire. After the firing stopped, the Airmen gathered to discuss what they did right and wrong.This scene played out

  • 419th holds scaled-down UTA to preserve combat readiness

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – On a typical unit training assembly weekend, better known as a UTA, nearly 1,300 reservists assigned to the 419th Fighter Wing gather here to train in a diverse range of specialties. From F-35 operations and maintenance to civil engineering, medical and more, the

  • Hill AFB fighter wings begin night flying

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings will conduct local night flying operations Nov. 12-22.While most flying will end by 10:30 p.m., some flights will be later than normal.Local residents will notice increased activity during the evening hours as pilots

  • PHOTOS: Hill F-35A sunset launch

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings are conducting local night flying operations this week. The wings are required to train at night to maintain their readiness and all-weather capabilities. Increased flying also provides a valuable opportunity to