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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  • 419th civil engineers home from Afghanistan

    About 30 Air Force Reservists from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron returned today from a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.Click here for the photo essay.While deployed, the Airmen traveled throughout northeastern Afghanistan, completing construction projects at 62 forward

  • IN FOCUS: Airman 1st Class Jesse Betts

    The 419th Public Affairs Office recently met with Airman 1st Class Jesse Betts, 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron, on seasoning training with the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply section. He spends most of his time learning systems that track mobility items, as well as clearing away old

  • Fire in the hole!

    Explosives, robots and classified missions: that's the "down and dirty" job description of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team in the 419th Fighter Wing. The EOD team's priority is to remove and dispose of explosives in a safe, environmentally friendly matter. Their job can take them around the

  • COMMENTARY: You’re the history-makers now

    In September 1947, the U.S. Air Force was established. That same year, test pilot Chuck Yeager flew the Bell XS-1 passed the speed of sound, propelling the AF into the supersonic age.By the 1950s Strategic Air Command was established within the AF, and stood up with a fleet of B-52 Stratofortress

  • SLIDESHOW: Meeting the general

    Maj. Gen. Craig Gourley, Vice Commander of Air Force Reserve Command, visited the 419th Fighter Wing last week. The general met with young reserve Airmen for breakfast Feb. 25, followed by a tour of the wing's facilities, which included stops at the propulsion flight and explosive ordnance disposal

  • Wing's best honored at annual banquet

    The 419th Fighter Wing announced winners of the 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards at a special event Feb. 26.First Sergeant of the YearMaster Sgt. Chris Sayre, 419th Security Forces SquadronFirst Sergeant of more than 80 security forces members, Sergeant Sayre ensured the completion of more

  • President recommends $5 billion budget for Air Force Reserve

    Under the Fiscal 2012 President's Budget Request announced Feb. 14, Air Force Reserve Command is slated to receive an annual operating budget of $5.019 billion starting in October.The FY12 budget includes $1.7 billion for military personnel, $3.27 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for

  • Employer to drive nearly 200 miles for reservist

    Road trips require three things; a long drive, good company and an exciting destination. It is almost 200 miles from Rigby, Idaho to Ogden, Utah: long drive, check. Husband and wife will drive nearly three hours to visit an employee who also serves in the Air Force Reserve: good company, check. The

  • Wing to honor exceptional Airmen

    419th Fighter Wing Airmen strive to be the best, and that's why they will be recognized at the wing's annual Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet Feb. 26. This year, the nominees are as follows:Airman of the YearSenior Airman Teague Barker, 419th Maintenance GroupSenior Airman Sterling Broadhead,

  • Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

    Air Force officials said despite a reduction in the top line request, combat capabilities and balance will remain focal points in the Air Force's portion of the president's fiscal 2012 budget presented here Feb 14.The total Air Force budget request for FY12 is $166.3 billion, down from $170.8