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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  • IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Cade Andersen

    Senior Airman Cade Andersen, fuel systems journeyman in the 419th Maintenance Squadron, works in the wing's fuel shop. Born and raised in Utah, the Davis High graduate joined the Air Force Reserve at 28, and has been with the wing for nearly two years. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children

  • Force support squadrons 'gear up' for competition

    Staff Sgt. Nicole Tobin, 419th Force Support Squadron, does push-ups in her chem gear during a team-building exercise Jan. 27. During the event, Airmen from the 419th and 75th Force Support Squadrons competed against one another in a timed challenge, putting on chem gear and going head-to-head on

  • Send valentines to veterans

    Army and Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show their appreciation to military service members who came before them by sending free valentines through the Hill Exchange now through Feb. 6.Now in its second year, "Valentines for Veterans" is an annual Exchange campaign to send greetings to

  • IN FOCUS: Staff Sgt. Alexander Russell

    Every unit training assembly weekend, Airmen in the 466th Fighter Squadron begin and end their day with Staff Sgt. Alexander Russell, a knowledge operations journeyman in the squadron. He signs everyone in and out during UTAs, keeps files on all the pilots, and performs a myriad of other duties for

  • 466th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Paul Delmonte took command of the 466th Fighter Squadron from Lt. Col. Tyler Otten during a change-of-command ceremony here Sunday.Delmonte was commissioned in 1989 after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy with an engineering degree. Before he came to Hill as an F-16 pilot

  • New year brings new commanders for MXS, AMXS

    The new year brought new changes in leadership to the wing's maintenance group as Maj. Ronald Carver took command of the 419th Maintenance Squadron and Maj. Kyle Hosman took command of the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a change-of-command ceremony here Saturday. Click the photos for

  • Wing to announce year's best Feb. 25

    The 419th Fighter Wing will honor its top performers during the Outstanding Airman of the Year Banquet Feb. 25 at Layton's Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West.The banquet will feature keynote speaker Mr. Phil Taylor, artist and founder of The American Fallen Soldiers Project, along with a

  • 11 most read wing stories of 2011

    The 419th Fighter Wing made headlines in 2011. Here are the 11 most-read stories:11.  MXS chief bids farewell after nearly 40 years of service10.  Hill F-16 units to wow crowds with July Fourth flyovers9.  SLIDESHOW: A different kind of rodeo8.  Civilian employers get behind-the-scenes look at

  • Letters to American heroes: Children say thanks

    Each year, Airmen serving in the 419th Fighter Wing receive letters from local elementary school children, thanking them for their service and wishing them happy holidays. Here are some of our favorites from a fourth-grade class at Quest Academy in West Haven:·  I am so glaD what you have Done for

  • Reservist's daughter brightens base with holiday art

    Arminda King, daughter of Lt. Col. Barbara Godsey, 419th Fighter Wing process manager, and retired Lt. Col. Robert King, who served as 419th intelligence officer, poses with the artwork she designed for Christmas Card Lane. The handmade Christmas cards that grace South Gate Avenue are a holiday