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

Wing F-16 pilots join Kunsan AB Airmen in display of power with Elephant Walk

As nature's largest land mammal, the elephant can travel swiftly in almost complete silence. Collectively or alone, it can cause destruction or provide protection. Massive displays of power, strength and pride -- elephants have been epitomized in war, culture, religion and mythology, sometimes

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

Commander lauds Airmen for 2011 accomplishments

In Focus: Airman Colby Talbot

Airman Colby Talbot examines each piece of a pilot's flight equipment with a trained eye, carefully testing the gear; if he misses a simple crack or tear, it could be fatal for a pilot. Talbot is an aircrew flight equipment technician with the 419th Fighter Wing Operations Support Flight. He

Deployed 67 APS first shirt meets Vice President Biden in Iraq

Providing feedback: Preparing the next generation of Airmen

You know the feeling: it is late Sunday afternoon on a unit training assembly weekend. You're exhausted from a long day, and almost ready to sign out. All you're thinking about is getting home, relaxing and getting a good night's sleep before you have to go back to your civilian job Monday morning.