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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  • Every Dollar Counts campaign seeks money-saving ideas

    From now until June 1, Airmen can submit their cost-reducing ideas via the Airmen Powered by Innovation websites while at home, the office or on their smartphones. With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the "Every Dollar Counts"

  • Wing welcomes new command chief

    The 419th Fighter Wing welcomed a new command chief here Saturday. Command Chief Master Sergeant Carmen Madia will serve as the enlisted advisor to the commander on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness and morale of the wing's enlisted force. As the highest enlisted leader in the wing, he'll

  • 419th MDS Airman named best in command for 2012

    Staff Sergeant Frederick C. Danneman, 419th Medical Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah was recently named Air Force Reserve Command's Airman of the Year and will represent the command at the Air Force's 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year competition later this year. "All nominees should be extremely proud of

  • Reservists invited to Hiring Our Heroes event May 14

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host Hiring Our Heroes, a job fair and workshop for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Summit Hotel and Conference Center (formerly the Marriott Hotel) in Ogden. The

  • Energy drinks may pose danger to heart, health

    Consuming energy drinks can cause blood pressure to skyrocket and an irregular heartbeat, according to a recent study by the American Heart Association.The study, presented last month during an AHA conference, showed a critical interval of the heart's rhythm extends by drinking energy drinks. When

  • 419th reservist honors Boston bombing victims at SLC Marathon

    Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Gill, 419th Operations Group, honored victims of the Boston Marathon bombing at the Salt Lake City Marathon April 20 by carrying a large American flag for the duration of the race. The Air Force Reservist said the marathon was a tough race, both physically and

  • Reservists return to warm welcome

    Master Sgt. Kirk Andrascik, 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, embraces his wife, Jenna, upon returning to Hill Air Force Base today following a four-month deployment to Kunsan Air Base in the Republic of Korea. Nearly 30 Air Force Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing and nearly 120 active duty

  • Reserve, Guard leaders discuss FY14 budget

    The top leaders from Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force Reserve and National Guard were on Capitol Hill here April 17 to provide statements and answer questions regarding their FY14 budget proposals.Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., the chairwoman of the full U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen.

  • Ready, aim, train! SFS conducts new firearms training

    The 419th Security Forces Squadron trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen on a new firing course here Saturday."The new firing course involves moving while shooting, transition drills and failure drills," said Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Yeaman, 419th SFS journeyman. "All these new additions take

  • 67th APS stays deployment-ready

    The 67th Aerial Port Squadron performed essential load training here today. The scenario gave members a sense of realism when processing cargo, according to Chief Master Sgt. Matthew McElreath, senior air reserve technician and top enlisted Airman with the 67th APS."This training is vital for our