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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  • 419th hits high note at Salt Lake Bees game

    The 419th Fighter Wing choir, made up of Air Force Reservists and military spouses, sings the national anthem at the Salt Lake Bees baseball game May 26. The singers also performed "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch as part of the stadium's military appreciation night. Stay

  • 67th APS receives Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for meritorious service from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2010. This marks the eighth time the squadron has received the AFOUA.During the two-year period, the 67th APS serviced 7,275 cargo aircraft, processing

  • New law authorizes reservists to respond to homeland disasters

    New authority in this year's Defense Department authorization act allows the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps reserves to be called to duty in response to natural disasters or emergencies in the homeland, and also to be mobilized for extended periods to support theater security missions around

  • Survey allows Airmen to speak frankly to leaders

    Would you like to tell your leaders what you think? You have that opportunity through the 2012 Air Force Climate Survey.The survey officially kicked off Monday, and soon all Airmen will receive email invitations with a personalized link to enable them to share their thoughts, said Nicole Gamez, Air

  • 'Warriors Over the Wasatch' schedule of events now available

    Base officials released the event lineup for this Memorial Day weekend's "Warriors Over the Wasatch" open house and air show featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.Several different military and civilian aerial and ground performers are scheduled for the May 26 and 27 event, which is free and

  • Hill AFB open house, air show only a few weeks away

    Event organizers are putting the finishing touches on this year's Hill AFB open house and air show featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The May 26 and 27 event is free to the public and the gates open at 8 a.m.Support from the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee is also bringing in several

  • Wing preps recruits for life in AF Reserve

    Ten Air Force Reserve recruits participated in a new training program here Saturday aimed at preparing them for Basic Military Training and life in the AF Reserve. The 419th Development and Training Flight hosted the recruits who are bound for BMT in the next several months. New recruits attended a

  • Golf tournament to raise money for AMXS

    The 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will host the "McFly" Memorial Golf Tournament tee off June 29 at 7 a.m. at the Hubbard Memorial Golf Course here. Cost is $45 per individual. Funds raised will contribute to squadron functions, retirements, and supporting Reserve families. The tournament

  • Employer Appreciation Day set for Aug. 11

    The 419th Fighter Wing will host its annual Employer Appreciation Day here Aug. 11. As in years past, the event will feature an F-16 aerial refueling mission aboard a tanker aircraft (tentative), along with an F-16 static display, tours of work areas, mission briefing, various demonstrations and

  • Q&A: OG/CC talks Total Force Enterprise

    Public Affairs recently sat down with Col. Bryan Cook, 419th Operations Group commander, to discuss Total Force Enterprise and its impact on mission readiness. What is Total Force Enterprise?TFE is the combination of Air Force Reserve and active duty assets and manpower combined functionally for a