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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  • Q&A: Meet the new command chief

    Last month, the 419th Fighter Wing welcomed its new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Carmen Madia. I recently sat down with the chief to learn more about him and talk about his priorities for the wing. What are your top three priorities as command chief? Mentoring: I'd like to broaden the scope of

  • IN FOCUS: Staff Sgt. Kristofer Leirfallom

    Staff Sgt. Kristofer Leirfallom, 419th FW Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fighter aircraft integrated avionics technician, has turned his boyhood dream of flying and working on planes into a reality in his Reserve and civilian careers. I recently learned more about Leirfallom.When did your passion for

  • Summer a time for fun, safety

    This Memorial Day marked the start of the Critical Days of Summer, which lasts through Labor Day. The Air Force's campaign aims to raise awareness of summer safety - a season when the number of accidents typically skyrockets. "Summer is a great time to get outside, try new things, and test your

  • Wing seeks volunteers for Key Spouse program

    The 419th Fighter Wing is looking for volunteers for its Key Spouse program. Spearheaded by Hill's Airman and Family Readiness Center, the Key Spouse program is designed to enhance readiness, develop a sense of Air Force community, and help make long deployments less difficult for Airmen and their

  • Commentary: A little ESGR education can go a long way

    Upon completion of my five-level seasonal training, I submitted my application for reemployment to my employer, asking to return to my pre-service position. I received a warm welcome and everyone in the shop expressed appreciation for my service to our country. During my reintegration back into the

  • 419th golf tournament set for July 19

    The 419th Maintenance Group will host the annual "Barker-McFly" Golf Tournament July 19 at 7 a.m. at the Hubbard Memorial Golf Course here. The event format is four-man scramble and cost is $50 per individual. Proceeds will help support Air Force Reserve families, squadron functions and retirement

  • Reservists bring patriotic note to ball game

    Col. Bryan Radliff, 419th Fighter Wing commander, waves to the crowd at Spring Mobile Ballpark, home of the Salt Lake Bees, before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the park's military appreciation game May 18. Adding to the Armed Forces Day event, singers from the 419th opened the game

  • 419th cops place second in physical challenge

    Master Sgt. Ron Beard, Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Yeaman, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Bricker, and Tech. Sgt. Ryan Howard, Air Force reservists in the 419th Security Forces Squadron, pull a humvee during "Rock Hard Cop Physical Challenge" here today. Five teams from across Hill's security forces competed in the

  • Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

    After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary

  • May 31 is deadline to sign up for TRICARE automatic payments

    Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card,