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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  • Suicide Prevention Month: resiliency, connection can save lives

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- September is Suicide Prevention Month and mental health experts want Airmen to know how to take care of themselves and each other by paying attention to two key prevention strategies: resiliency and connection.“Resiliency in the form of mental, physical, social, and

  • Hill F-35s conduct airstrike on terrorist haven in Iraq

    SOUTHWEST ASIA – F-35A aircraft from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conducted airstrikes on Qanus Island located in the Salah ad Din Province of Iraq, Sept. 10, 2019.The jets, alongside F-15E Strike Eagles, dropped roughly 80,000 pounds of munitions on the island to

  • Navigating the retirement application process

    BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource, and typically learn what is required as they go

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Wade Kirwan

    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 @419fwSenior Airman Wade Kirwan, 26, was born in California but “raised across the country” because his dad served in the

  • Hill fighter wings to increase flying for combat exercise

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base will notice increased flying Sept. 9-12 as the base’s fighter wings conduct a large combat exercise.The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will fly roughly 80 sorties per day, 20 more than on a normal

  • A closer look at the 419th Force Support Squadron

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Force Support Squadron is made up of 68 people who manage nearly every aspect of an Airman’s career, and their collective expertise is as diverse as the Airmen they support.The FSS oversees force management, career development, education and training, services,

  • Wing announces enlisted promotions for September

    Congratulations to the following reservists who were promoted Sept. 1:Maintenance Group:Master Sgt. Matthew HixLogistics Readiness Squadron:Staff Sgt. Nicholle AllredCivil Engineer Squadron:Staff Sgt. Geronimo BarriosStaff Sgt. John PettyAircraft Maintenance Squadron:Senior Airman Brighton

  • Wing historian helps keep 419th story alive

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Master Sgt. Aaron Jones, the wing historian, has fostered a passion for history since age 10 when he saw the family tree tracing his lineage all the way back to 17th-century Ireland.This single childhood experience piqued his interest and what he now calls “the curiosity

  • A closer look at the 419th Operations Support Flight

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Operations Support Flight is home to nearly 40 Airmen who work behind the scenes of every flying mission and provide support to pilots before they suit up, after they takeoff, and once they return home.The OSF is comprised of three major functional areas: air

  • PHOTOS: Hill F-35A sunset launch

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings are conducting local night flying operations this week. The wings are required to train at night to maintain their readiness and all-weather capabilities. Increased flying also provides a valuable opportunity to