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: Staff Sgt. Heather Israel

    The 419th Maintenance Operations Flight's main focus is aircraft, but without Staff Sgt. Heather Israel's computer and administrative support, much of the day-to-day mission requirements couldn't be accomplished. Israel helps members map printers and networks, create user profiles and manage

  • 67th APS loses Airman to auto accident

    The 419th Fighter Wing lost a valued member of its Reserve family when Airman 1st Class Abbi Jane Call, 25, died in a Weber County auto accident Friday.A memorial service will be held Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden.Call was a member of the wing's 67th Aerial Port

  • Santa jets into town Dec. 4 for children's party

    Santa Claus is slated to visit the 419th Fighter Wing Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. According to recent reports, he has upgraded his traditional mode of transportation, eight tiny reindeer, to the super-fast F-16 Fighting Falcon. His new "sleigh" is said to land just outside Hangar 37.In honor of his visit, the

  • Tenth Air Force command changes in blaze of glory

    Making his move to Texas in a blaze of glory, Brigadier General William "Blaze" Binger is now the Air Force Reserve Command's Tenth Air Force commander. Located at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Binger assumed command from Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla after two and a half

  • Hess Fitness Center renovations begin Nov. 16

    Funding authorized by the Department of Defense in fiscal year 2011 will be used for renovations set to begin in the Hess Fitness Center on Nov. 21.The renovations will enhance the facility and add overflow capacity to the Warrior Fitness Center by converting two-thirds of the gymnasium to a

  • 419th reservist to represent USAF at Veterans Concert

    A reservist from the 419th Fighter Wing will be honored during the 56th Annual Veterans Concert at the University of Utah's Jon M. Huntsman Center Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Master Sgt. Eric Eberhard, 419th Explosive Ordnance Disposal, will represent the U.S. Air Force during the event, which honors members

  • Reservists encouraged to help wing meet CFC goal

    Reservists can still help the 419th Fighter Wing meet its Combined Federal Campaign goal of $14,000 before the Nov. 16 deadline. The CFC is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign, and is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the federal workplace on behalf of charitable

  • Maintenance group holds mass promotion ceremony

    Newly promoted master sergeants in the 419th Maintenance Group, Brandon Chadaz, munitions system journeyman; Paul Cocanour, phase dock coordinator; and Scott Jones, aircraft fuel systems specialist; stand at parade rest while the senior noncommissioned officer creed is read at a promotion ceremony

  • Air Force to establish new TFI fighter units

    The Air Force plans to establish four new jet fighter units to create efficient and effective combat capability in tight budgetary times, according to an announcement Nov. 3.The Regular Air Force units will associate and collocate with Air Force Reserve Command units at Barksdale Air Force Base,

  • 419th gives Utah congressman bird's eye view of mission

    The 419th Fighter Wing welcomed Rep. Jason Chaffetz today, offering an up-close look at Utah's only Air Force Reserve unit. The high point of the congressman's visit was a familiarization flight in an F-16 aircraft.The two-term Republican represents Utah's 3rd congressional district, which is home