Holocaust survivor speaks at 419th Fighter Wing

139755 is the number tattooed on Philip Gans' left forearm - the number given him by the Nazis when they hauled him and his family into Poland's Auschwitz concentration camp at the age of 15. About 600 Airmen from the 419th Fighter Wing had the opportunity to hear the Holocaust survivor's story at

Free marriage and singles retreat available to 419th FW reservists

A marriage enrichment seminar and a singles retreat are available for free to 419th Fighter Wing reservists on April 18-20 in Park City. The marriage seminar is designed to address common marital issues among military families and provide tools to enrich marriages. It will touch on topics such as

Arming up

Wing personnel can breathe easy thanks to routine gas mask fittings

Dental clinic maintains readiness

New commander takes the stick of the 466th FS

AMXS welcomes new commander

Wing seeks to raise money for Fisher House

The 419th Fighter Wing Chiefs Council is asking for donations to the Fisher House program, which houses families of military members who are ill or injured. Fisher Houses are located worldwide and are operated by the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The homes are usually located within walking distance of

Air Force alters cold-weather gear policy

The deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel here recently authorized commanders to use their discretion to authorize deviation from policy for wear of cold-weather battle dress uniform outer garments with the airman battle uniform during the coming winter months. "The original guidance was

419th FW commander nominated for star

The president has approved the nomination to promote Col. Gary M. Batinich, 419th Fighter Wing commander, to brigadier general. As commander of the 419th FW, Col Batinich oversees a dynamic training program providing the Air Force with a ready-fighting, reserve force capable of worldwide deployment.