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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  • Yellow Ribbon a time for learning, leisure

    Master Sgt. Matthew Greene, production controller from Hill Air Force Base's 419th Maintenance Squadron, and his wife, Sonmie, listen to a briefing at the Yellow Ribbon event in Palm Springs, Calif. July 16. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program provides information and outreach to military

  • Reservists take part in Utah's holiday festivities

    Staff Sgt. Bruce Williams, 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron, sings the national anthem at the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo's Patriot Night July 21. Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing and members of Team Hill took part in patriotic festivities across Utah as the state celebrated Pioneer Day.Stay

  • SLIDESHOW: Target practice

    During the July UTA, the 419th Fighter Wing's munitions personnel, part of the 419th Maintenance Squadron, inspected and assembled 50 inert BDU-50 practice bombs utilized for pilot proficiency training over the Utah Test and Training Range. These bombs, which are loaded onto F-16 aircraft, also

  • Air Force releases updated dress and appearance instructions

    The Air Force's instruction on dress and personal appearance recently received an appearance upgrade with the release of the updated instruction July 18. Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance, received the facelift after several years of interim updates as uniform items were

  • MSG/CC talks employer support

    In the spirit of the wing's annual Employer Appreciation Day set for Aug. 6, I recently sat down with Col. Charles Mood, 419th Mission Support Group commander, to talk about the importance of employer support to a reserve unit.Why is employer support crucial to a reserve unit?A unit depends on its

  • Hill announces gate, traffic changes

    Starting today, Hill will close the South West Gate and open the East Gate for a 60-day trial period. The East Gate operating hours will be 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.Other traffic changes at Hill include the following:-- From 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., no left turn will be

  • In memory: Staff Sgt. John Porter, 1984-2011

    419th Logistics Readiness Squadron members are grieving the loss of Staff Sgt. John Porter, 27, who died in a motorcycle accident following duty here July 6. A memorial service was held at the base chapel Tuesday.LRS personnel remember him as a shining star with a volunteer spirit who knew how to

  • IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Benjamin Dayley

    When it comes to the well-being of Airmen at the 419th Fighter Wing, Senior Airman Benjamin Dayley is the man for the job. Airman Dayley is a service technician with the 419th Force Support Squadron. His job is to make sure gym-goers know how to properly work out and use the fitness center's

  • 419th to celebrate families, patriotism Sept. 10

    The 419th Fighter Wing's Family Day, which honors the families of wing reservists, is set for Sept. 10.The wing will also commemorate the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 and pay special tribute to Utah's Patriot Guard Riders - the group of motorcyclists who regularly support homecomings and funerals of

  • Hill F-16 units to wow crowds with July Fourth flyovers

    Continuing a 25-year tradition, Hill F-16 pilots will soar over community parades across the Wasatch Front this Fourth of July weekend.The holiday flyovers will kick off at 8 p.m. July 2, when four F-16s from the 388th Fighter Wing wow crowds at the Stadium of Fire celebration in Provo. The pilots