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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  • AROUND THE WING: Meet Colonel Knudson

    419th Public Affairs introduces a brand new webcast, "Around the Wing." For the first episode, Col. Keith Knudson, the 419th Fighter Wing's new commander, shares his priorities, goals and focus.To view the full video, visit the 419th YouTube channel.

  • COMMENTARY: Afghanistan through the lens

    I often see the world in 1/250th of a second slice, or a single click of a camera's shutter. In that instant I'm able to capture a moment in time and record it in history. As the photographer for Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan, my job is to tell a visual story that encompasses

  • 419th Citizen Partner visits AFRC headquarters

    Ms. Celeste Gleave, Air Force Reserve Command's nominee to the Air Force Chief of Staff's Civic Leader Group, visited Robins Air Force Base, Ga. to meet leadership and learn more about the command's mission Feb. 4. She also attended the CSAF's Civic Leader Conference in Washington, D.C.Ms. Gleave is

  • Leaders call operational Reserve 'a new DOD efficiency'

    The new role and future direction of the Department of Defense's reserve components was the focus of the Reserve Officer Association gathering attended by more than 600 people at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel here Jan. 29 through Feb. 2.Senior DOD leaders here discussed how the Reserve programs

  • Survey will assess Air Force community well-being

    Nearly 40, 000 Reservists and 10,000 spouses of Reservists received invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment Jan. 25. The Air Force-wide assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family advocacy

  • IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Camaree Sargent

    The 419th Public Affairs Office met with Senior Airman Camaree Sargent, 67th Aerial Port Squadron, to learn more about her and her role in the 419th Fighter Wing. And yes, she's heard the Airman 'Sargent' joke before. Her responses to our questions gave some interesting insight into what drives this

  • Receiving education benefits made easier

    Changes to the 9/11 G.I. Bill were signed into law Jan. 4 to make it easier for members to receive education benefits.Three revisions to the bill include changes to the housing allowance, a national cap on tuition and fee reimbursement, and how college fund payments will be made. Many of the

  • Wing commander rallies deploying Airmen

    Col. Keith Knudson, 419th Fighter Wing commander, wished the 67th aerial porters luck before they deployed earlier today. The commander shook the Airmen's hands, thanked them for their service, and told them that by volunteering to deploy they represented well both the Air Force and the United

  • Survey will assess Air Force community well-being

    Invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment will be sent out Jan. 25. The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family advocacy programs, health and wellness centers, mental health clinics and child

  • Adventure waits at Teen Leadership Summits this summer

    The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits are coming again. Since 2008, the AFR and ANG have held annual Teen Leadership Summits for dependants - events that have continued to grow over the years. Each year participants build self-confidence, learn leadership skills, and