Tenth Air Force's Critical Days of Summer: Strive for zero motor vehicle accidents in August

As we finish the 101 Critical Days of Summer (CDOS), I'd like to ask that each one of us use just a little bit more caution than we normally do from August to mid-September in the final days of the CDOS.Last year during this period, we experienced eight ground mishaps across the NAF, a 60 percent

419th soars over 19 cities on Independence Day

419th Fighter Wing pilots and maintainers helped make July Fourth extra special for 19 cities as four F-16s soared over Independence Day parades across the state. The pilots flew nearly 700 miles in just under two hours to achieve the 19 flyovers, a national record for flyovers on the Fourth of July

AMXS golf tournament raises money, honors pilot's memory

Tech. Sgt. Rob Thompson, 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, releases a putt during the 419th AMXS "McFly" Memorial Golf Tournament Friday at the Hubbard Memorial Golf Course here. Event proceeds help support Reserve families, squadron functions and retirement ceremonies. The

Hill F-16 units to wow crowds with July Fourth flyovers

Continuing a long-time tradition, F-16 fighter aircraft from Hill Air Force Base will soar over community parades across the Wasatch Front and wow crowds at the Stadium of Fire celebration in Provo on Independence Day. The flyovers will begin the morning of July Fourth when a four-ship from Utah's

67th APS brings home Port Dawg trophies

Air Force Reservists from the 67th Aerial Port Squadron brought home three trophies and 2nd place overall in Air Force Reserve Command's Port Dawg Challenge at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. June 19-22.The competition brought together 19 teams from across AFRC. Events included maneuvering a 25-ton

Pressure's on: 419th firefighters train at Joint Base Langley-Eustis

IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Jason Espiritu

Senior Airman Jason Espiritu, 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management journeyman, traveled more than 6,000 miles to come to Utah about 12 years ago. He was born in Mangilao, Guam and came to the United States when he was 11 years old. Public affairs recently sat down with Espiritu to

Smiles make the long days worth it

After six months of preparation, two days of travel, and a whirlwind two weeks of non-stop medical, dental, and optical care, Reserve and Guard members from 10 different units returned to home station a little tired but filled with pride and satisfaction knowing they provided care to more than

Q&A: New MSG/CC talks career, goals

Col. Paul Theisen, 419th Mission Support Group commander, was born and raised in sunny Arizona. But thanks to the Air Force he's traveled around the world, from Hawaii to Central America to Southwest Asia, and has worked in a variety of career fields. Married to Terri - an amazing nurse and master

419th LRS trains in Lajes Field

Reservists with the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron arrived at Lajes Field, Azores, Friday as part of a cooperative effort with the 65th Air Base Wing.Members of the 419th LRS will complete annual training at Lajes while the 65th LRS exercises its ability to receive forward-deploying forces.