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 January

    Congratulations to the following reservists who were promoted Jan. 1:Security Forces Squadron:Senior Master Sgt. Dolores Beard67th Aerial Port SquadronSenior Master Sgt. David TiptonMaster Sgt. Lisa PowellAircraft Maintenance SquadronMaster Sgt. Lance DooleyStaff Sgt. Quinton BullockStaff Sgt. Alex

  • 2019: Year in Review

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – As 2019 comes to a close, the 419th Fighter Wing is looking back on key milestones of the F-35 Lightning II program and other news that showcased how Air Force Reserve personnel assigned here are accomplishing the mission.In January, the wing welcomed then Secretary of

  • In Focus: Airman 1st Class Marissa Barela

    The “In Focus” series is a monthly feature that puts the spotlight on some of the 419th Fighter Wing’s best and brightest Reserve Citizen Airmen. Find it on Instagram @419fwAirman 1st Class Marissa Barela is a munitions system technician in the 419th Munitions Flight, currently on active orders for

  • 'Thanks for all your hard work over the past year'

    ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Heroes of the Air Force Reserve:Last month marked my first anniversary as commander of this amazing organization. It has been an incredibly busy year.My focus is taking care of our Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families while ensuring we continue to provide robust

  • Airmen deliver gifts to Utah’s foster children

    While most of our military may be away from home around the holidays, they still find time to bring joy out into the community. From Hill Air Force Base, Utah, around 85 volunteer Airmen put on their Santa hats for the day Dec. 18, delivering bags of wrapped gifts to over 140 foster care families

  • Hill fighter wings receive final F-35A Lightning II

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hill’s fighter wings received their final F-35A Lightning II Dec. 17. The delivery brings the total number of aircraft at Hill to 78.“This is a great milestone,” said Col. Steven Behmer, 388th Fighter Wing commander. “It marks the end of the beginning for us. Since

  • Retired officer has seen deployment from all angles

    ORLANDO, Fla. -- When retired Lt. Col. Lynne Hull was 16, her Air Force pilot father went to South Vietnam for a year. Or was it Korea, she wondered aloud in front of an audience of 500 during her presentation about the myths of deployment Nov. 23 at an Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration

  • Reserve ‘elves’ throw party for students with special needs

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The North Pole enlisted the help of reservists from the wing’s 67th Aerial Port Squadron to deliver gifts to students with special needs.Continuing a tradition that spans three decades, the reservists hosted a Christmas party at Mound Fort Junior High in Ogden Dec.

  • Reservists ‘sub for Santa’ to help Utah family

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – In the spirit of Christmas, members of the 419th Force Support Squadron and wing finance team collected a hefty stack of toys for a local Utah family.During the holiday season, 419th reservists often plug in to charity efforts across the Wasatch Front to assist people in

  • Santa zooms to Hill AFB for early Christmas

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Santa took a break from his busy schedule to visit the 419th Fighter Wing for an early holiday surprise. When the jolly old elf stopped by Hangar 37 for the wing’s annual Christmas party, he arrived in style, flying an F-35 Lightning II in lieu of his traditional