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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  • Hill outlines policy for operating small drones near base

    As the sale of small drones (also known as “small unmanned aircraft”) increases each year, the Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Department and Air Force have had to establish regulations and policies to accommodate both manned and unmanned aircraft occupying the same airspace. Similarly,

  • Wing announces enlisted promotions for December

    Congratulations to the following 419th Fighter Wing reservists who were promoted Dec. 1: Fighter WingSenior Master Sgt. Bryson JohnsonStaff Sgt. Anthony PhamCivil Engineer SquadronSenior Master Sgt. Ricardo RiveraTech. Sgt. Craig BrownSenior Airman William KendellAirman 1st Class Matthew

  • Reminder: recognize supportive bosses year-round

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognizes civilian employers who go above and beyond in their support of employees who serve part time in the military.Reservists can nominate their employers for the Patriot Award year round on the ESGR website. Spouses of

  • To honor with dignity: Reservists uphold legacy, tradition

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The base grows silent as buildings empty and streets clear at the end of the duty day, but one building remains lit as a small group of Airmen gather to continue their training into the evening.The 419th Fighter Wing Honor Guard is comprised of reservists who’ve decided

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Quishauwn Gaines

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – “I’m a musician,” said Senior Airman Quishauwn Gaines. “I play the piano, guitar, and I love to sing.”While in high school, Gaines learned to play by ear and expanded his musical talent by teaching himself the piano and most recently, the guitar.“I can listen to the music

  • 419th Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Maintenance Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Kimberly Bryant as the new commander during an assumption of command ceremony here Nov. 6.As commander, Bryant will lead more than 200 reservists in maintaining Hill AFB’s 78 F-35A Lightning II aircraft. These Airmen ensure

  • 419th commander shares Veterans Day message

    419th FW Warriors:Veterans Day is a time to express gratitude and admiration to all of the men and women who have gone before us in the United States Armed Forces.Serving with integrity and pride, each took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies

  • Air Force civic leaders visit Hill AFB

    Community leaders from across the U.S. participating in the Air and Space Force Civic Leader Program visited Hill Nov. 4-5 to see firsthand the missions supported by the Airmen and Guardians here.The stopover at Hill Air Force Base was the culmination of a visit to three installations that 36 of the