An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Anthony Pham)

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  • AMXS keeps operations running through snow

    Staff Sgt. Colleen Payne, avionics technician in the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, ensures a newly replaced F-16 canopy fits properly. Maintainers use generators to simulate electronics in the plane as if it's running.Maintainers on the flightline must regularly work through cold weather

  • Reservists encouraged to nominate employers for award

    Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, has announced the opening of the nomination season for the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. National Guard and Reserve members and their families are encouraged to nominate employers who have provided

  • Hill F-16 units to conduct night flying through Nov. 21

    F-16 pilots from Hill's 388th and 419th Fighter Wings will conduct night flying missions today through Nov. 21. Local residents can expect an increase in noise during the evening hours as pilots sharpen their nighttime combat flying skills.The wings will conduct these missions Monday through Friday

  • 10th AF Commander visits 419th

    Maj. Gen. William Binger, 10th Air Force commander, visited the 419th Fighter Wing this weekend to talk with Airmen and tour the wing's various mission areas. While here, he met with wing officers and enlisted Airmen to discuss their questions or concerns. The 419th is one of several fighter wings

  • Wing surges through 30 training flights in one day

    The 419th Fighter Wing launched 30 F-16 training flights Saturday during a "surge" exercise designed to prepare Airmen for increased tempo during combat. The reservists doubled the number of F-16 flights launched during a typical drill weekend, testing their ability to deliver quick turnaround time.

  • WSU offers free tickets for military appreciation game Nov. 9

    Weber State University is offering free tickets to the school's military appreciation game Nov. 9 at 1 p.m., where WSU will face off against Southern Utah. Hill's military and civilian personnel, including contractors, can receive four complimentary general admission tickets by showing their

  • Cody testifies to commission on total force

    The Air Force's senior enlisted Airman testified in front of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force Oct. 25 in Arlington, Va., giving his perspective of the total force and the challenges to building the best balance for the future. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody

  • Pilot talks career, education at local school

    Lt. Col. Paul "Buster" Delmonte, 466th Fighter Squadron commander, answers questions during a presentation at Clinton Elementary School today. Delmonte visited the sixth-grade class as part of Hill AFB's "Heroes Reading" program, which sends Airmen to local schools to read, educate, and tell

  • Reservists, spouses invited to jobs symposium Oct. 30

    A Hiring Our Heroes jobs symposium will take place at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy Oct. 30. The free event is designed to offer employment opportunities to reservists, guardsmen, veterans, active duty personnel, and their spouses. Those planning to attend should register at

  • Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

    Below are frequently asked questions about the current government shutdown. If you don't find the answer to a question you have about the government shutdown and its impact on the Air Force, post your question as a comment below. We will research and try to find the answer(s) for you and respond to