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  • 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

  • Reservists make Christmas merry for special needs students

    Staff Sgt. Ruby Contreras, 67th Aerial Port Squadron, unwraps toys with Tyler Chapman, a special needs student at Mound Fort Junior High School in Ogden. A tradition since 1990, the children's Christmas party includes presents, candy and a visit from Santa himself. Reservists in the 67th APS donated

  • TFI units deliver impressive results during high-tempo Korea deployment

    A team of active duty and Reserve personnel from Hill's associated fighter wings are racking up some impressive stats during a 180-day deployment to Korea. The F-16 pilots and maintainers from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings departed for Kunsan Air Base in September as part of a Theater Security

  • Former wing commander nominated for second star

    Brig. Gen. Gary Batinich, former 419th Fighter Wing commander, has been selected for promotion to major general.Batinich currently serves as mobilization assistant to the commander, Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia.Batinich is a native of Eveleth, Minn. He received his commission upon

  • Santa brings Christmas cheer to 419th

    Santa arrived here with a little help from his friends at the 419th Fighter Wing as they hosted a Christmas party for children of wing reservists Sunday. About 100 children waited outside Hangar 37 as Santa, played by 419th FW Commander Col. Keith Knudson, made his grand entrance via F-16. More

  • 419th SFS gets new commander

    Capt. Gloria Moran assumes command of the 419th Security Forces Squadron from Col. Charles Mood, 419th Mission Support Group commander, here Sunday. The 419th SFS has about 50 Airmen, about 15 of which are currently deployed to Southwest Asia. Stay connected -- Join the 419th on Facebook and YouTube