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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  • Wing announces enlisted promotions for May

    Congratulations to the following reservists who were promoted May 1:Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Master Sgt. Chad CarrierMaster Sgt. Richard CorryAirman 1st Class Dallin MorganLogistics Readiness SquadronSenior Master Sgt. Bernadette CassitySenior Airman Corrillo GutierrezForce Support

  • 9,000th F-35 maintainer headed to 419 FW

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airman 1st Class Benjamin Missel graduated as the 9,000th F-35 maintainer from the training program here March 13.Following graduation, Missel reported to Luke AFB, Arizona, for follow-on training. Missel is an Air Force reservist assigned to the 419th Fighter Wing

  • Wing plugs resources for mental health, resilience

     HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – As the Air Force emphasizes the importance of resilience in recent years, the need to look after one’s mental health has become even clearer as Airmen face the effects of COVID-19 in both their professional and personal lives.LeeAnn Gossett, the 419th Fighter Wing’s

  • Air Force Reserve recruiters take enlistments online

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – (Pictured) Capt. Vallaree McArthur conducts a virtual enlistment ceremony via Skype for Brendan Frazer, who recently signed up to serve as a Cyber Warfare Journeyman.419th Fighter Wing recruiters are now doing virtual enlistments when necessary due to COVID-19 and the

  • Department of Defense updates travel restrictions

    Effective April 20, Secretary Esper approved an extension to the stop move order through June 30 to aid in the further prevention of the spread of COVID-19. While the Department acknowledges that this order will have great impact on our service members and their families who are looking to proceed

  • When connectivity is crucial, Cyber Flight keeps wing plugged in

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Personnel in the 419th Cyber Flight have been working behind the scenes for the last several weeks to maintain the wing’s crucial IT infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prompted most personnel to work from home.The team of eight has worked tirelessly to

  • A&FRC offers financial resources for uncertain times

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has caused various changes within local and national economies. While military members have relative stability of pay, many families rely on a second income that may be unavailable due to quarantine, furloughs, or layoffs.The

  • During pandemic, AFE continues to ensure safety

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – While the country adjusts to various changes due to COVID-19 prevention efforts, including social distancing and working from home, the F-35 mission continues at Hill to maintain national security.Behind the scenes of every flight, reservists in the 419th Operations