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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  • COVID-19 update: Hill AFB moves to HPCON B+

    On Sept. 2, the installation transitioned to Health Protection Condition Bravo + (HPCON B+). Over the course of the last month, we’ve seen a climb in COVID cases on Hill AFB, community transmission risk, hospitalizations, and percentage of the positivity rate. In response, we transitioned from HPCON

  • Hill fighter wings conduct night flying through September

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will conduct local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lightning II on most weekdays through Oct. 1.  During this period, flying is scheduled to be completed between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

  • Wing announces enlisted promotions for September

    Congratulations to the 419th Fighter Wing reservists who were promoted Sept. 1:Logistics Readiness SquadronMaster Sgt. Gabriel AlmontAirman 1st Class Genesis Robles-RivasAircraft Maintenance SquadronMaster Sgt. Lewis JessopMaster Sgt. Michael JohnsonTech. Sgt. Ronald OlivierAirman 1st Class Sethe

  • Video: LRS reservist talks path to becoming American Airman

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Senior Airman Anita Chigala Oluwanifemi Wilson, materiel management specialist in the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron, talks about the odds she defied on the path to becoming an American Airman, and how she found a second family within the military.Watch the video on

  • 419th commander throws first pitch for Ogden Raptors

    OGDEN, Utah -- U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Fritz, 419th Fighter Wing commander, throws the first pitch during Military Appreciation Night on Aug. 13, 2021 at Lindquist Field in Ogden, Utah. Each year, the Ogden Raptors partner with the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee to provide Hill Air Force

  • Hill AFB hosting weapons evaluations over next two weeks

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base may notice an increase in flying over the next two weeks as the Air Force conducts joint weapons system evaluations here.From Aug. 16-27, F-16s from Aviano Air Base, Italy, and F-35As from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., will be

  • Reservists can 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

  • Video: New 419th FW command chief talks priorities

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Chief Master Sgt. Heather Richins introduced herself and talked about her vision and priorities as the 419th Fighter Wing's new command chief.Watch the video on the 419th DVIDS page or YouTube channel.