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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  • Airmen in 67th APS 'build up' pallet skills

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Airmen from the wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron took time during the August unit training assembly to build up their pallet skills.Tech. Sgt. Dustin Wright, a joint inspector in the 67th APS, called pallet building a vital part of the Air Force mission to transport

  • Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

    The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management  degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of

  • Air Force looking for innovators for Spark Tank 2021

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 2021 Spark Tank campaign for Airmen Powered by Innovation is in full force and the Air Force is looking for innovators to offer ideas on how to improve processes across the branch. Spark Tank offers the opportunity to get Airmen’s ideas the resources and visibility to

  • 419th hosts first ever virtual commander’s call

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Col. Matthew Fritz, 419th Fighter Wing commander, hosted the wing’s first ever virtual commander’s call here Sunday. Out of an abundance of caution due to recent challenges from COVID-19, Fritz chose the virtual format to get information to the nearly 1,300 reservists who

  • Wing announces enlisted promotion for August

    Congratulations to the reservists who were promoted Aug. 1:67th Aerial Port SquadronMaster Sgt. Janet LindsayMaster Sgt. Mitchell WheelerTech. Sgt. Nathan BroadheadTech. Sgt. Logan TerrySenior Airman Heidi AustinCivil Engineer SquadronTech. Sgt. Richard GuntherSenior Airman Merissa FynanSenior

  • 419th goes mobile with Air Force Connect app

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The latest news, updates, and resources from the 419th Fighter Wing can now be accessed from the palm of your hand, as the wing joins the Air Force Connect mobile app.The smartphone app is designed to deliver timely and relevant information to Airmen, their families, and

  • Hill Airmen take F-35 to Alaska for three weeks of training

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Airmen from the active-duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing are heading north with the F-35A for three weeks of training alongside a variety of other Air Force units at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.The wings will participate in Red Flag

  • OneSource, family and spouse programs still available

    ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the Military and Family Life Counseling program and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

  • ESGR wants to recognize supportive employers

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is looking to recognize 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