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 fighter wings' maintainers named “Best in Air Combat Command”

    The 419th Maintenance Group, along with its active duty counterpart, the 388th Maintenance Group, have been recognized as Air Combat Command’s nominees for the 2020 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapons System Maintenance Trophy. This means that the two maintenance groups’ efforts maintaining

  • 2020: A Year in Review

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Despite a year of changes and challenges worldwide, the 419th Fighter Wing continued its legacy of national defense, humanitarian aid, and community support.The wing launched into 2020 on a high note, with a colossal show of force that highlighted the F-35A Lightning II’s

  • Reservists bring Christmas magic to students with special needs

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Reservists in the wing’s 67th Aerial Port Squadron are once again making Christmas dreams come true by bringing a little North Pole magic to Ogden, Utah.Airmen decked in elf attire came bearing toys, school supplies, and warm-weather clothing to students with special

  • Wing commander's holiday message to reservists

    419th family:Here’s wishing you and yours a happy holiday and all the best during this very special time of the year!The spirit of this season is steeped in meaning, traditions, and often, reflection.The well-known Christmas carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” is based on a poem written by

  • Airmen continue tradition of Utah Foster Care gift deliveries

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – More than 30 reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing joined Airmen from the 388th FW and 649th Munitions Squadron to deliver Christmas gifts to children in foster care.Continuing a years-long tradition, Airmen packed cars and trucks full of toys to deliver to families

  • Scobee highlights Reserve contributions, future priorities

    Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted the contributions of the more than 70,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen during an extremely busy 2020 and shared the Air Force Reserve future priorities during the Reserve Forces Policy Board’s

  • Hill tests near-instant launch capabilities of fighter wings

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Last week, Team Hill carried out a short-notice exercise, launching F-35A Lightning IIs to intercept two civilian “red air” aircraft over the Utah Test and Training Range.The exercise tested the ability of the active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings to perform

  • In Focus: Staff Sgt. Dustin Becerrill

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Staff Sgt. Dustin Becerrill knew he wanted to join the military since he was a child. His father was a member of the Mexican Air Force, and Becerrill grew up hearing stories of his father’s service, which inspired him to serve, too.Even though things were going well with

  • Virtual is new reality for Development and Training Flight

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The Development and Training Flight has taken their training to the cyber realm to ensure the health and safety of the 419th Fighter Wing’s future Airmen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The DTF prepares newly enlisted trainees for Basic Military Training, giving them