Defining ‘reason for season’ makes for happier holiday

The holiday season is once again upon us. It is, as one Christmas carol heralds, "the most wonderful time of the year," yet amidst the joy and festivities it can also be a difficult time when stress levels reach all new highs. Our mission and day-to-day commitments are stressful enough; the holidays

COMMENTARY: AFRC commander sends holiday wishes

As we enter the holiday season and prepare for the new year, I want to thank you, your families and your employers for the many sacrifices made this year for our great nation.The holidays provide all of us an opportunity to thank our friends and families for their support throughout the year. To the

FLASHBACK: 13 years ago, F-16 hit five millionth flying hour

History isn't always the "old stuff" which occurred hundreds of years ago. History is made every second of every day. Something that happened just a few years back could be historically significant in many ways, and this was the case here at Hill Air Force Base back in the winter of 1996. This week

Airman demonstrates service before self

By excelling in his career and volunteering in the local community, Senior Airman Scott Gatewood, Chief of Customer Service in the 419th Military Personnel Flight, is the epitome of service before self.Aside from his full-time duties in the MPF, Airman Gatewood coaches a junior hockey team,

Wing gears up for flu season

419th Fighter Wing personnel can expect to receive two influenza vaccines this year - one to guard against the seasonal flu and the other to protect against the H1N1, or "swine flu" strain. Both vaccinations are mandatory for reserve members. More than 80 percent of wing personnel have already

Medical emergency offers real-world training during ORE

419th Fighter Wing personnel got some unexpected real-world experience during ORE activities here Nov. 6 when a security forces staff sergeant complained of chest pain and had difficulty breathing. Master Sgt. Robert Nolan, 419th Security Forces Squadron, found the sergeant sitting against a tree

Thanks go both ways

Senior Master Sgt. Mike Iarossi, 419th Maintenance Squadron, shakes the hand of Mr. George Sale, a veteran and resident of Chancellor Gardens Assisted Living in Clearfield, Utah. Sergeant Iarossi visited the assisted living home to speak about Veterans Day, and to thank the veterans and former Hill

PHOTO ESSAY: In the game

Reservists MOPP up

419th Fighter Wing personnel donned their chem gear and joined forces with Airmen from the 75th Air Base Wing and 388th Fighter Wing for an ORE last week aimed at testing their ability to deploy, respond to chemical threats, and carry out their jobs in a combat environment. The six-day,

Wearing black

Master Sgt. James Thomas of the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron wears a black armband in remembrance of Master Sgt. Michael Martinez who died Oct. 19. Sergeant Martinez had served in the 419th Fighter Wing since 1985 and was also a civilian employed with Hill Air Force Base's 309th Maintenance Wing.