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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  • 388th, 419th FWs proud of F-35A milestones

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Today marks two years since the Air Force declared Initial Operational Capability for the F-35A and the total force Airmen at Hill’s active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings have been hard at work developing and demonstrating combat capability.“We knew that when

  • Air Force updates to Dress and Personal Appearance

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018. “These changes stemmed from the 100th Air Force Uniform Board, which incorporated direct feedback from Airmen,”

  • Reservist represents in worldwide shooting competition

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Tech. Sgt. Jared Jeppsen, 419th Security Forces Squadron, will represent the U.S. Air Force Reserve during the International Bavarian Military Competition in Lagerlechfeld, Germany, this week.   Jeppsen and three other reservists from across Air Force Reserve Command are

  • Tour of Utah passing through Hill

    For the second year in a row, the Tour of Utah professional bicycle race is scheduled to pass through Hill AFB approximately between 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 9. There will be some impact to gates and traffic on base while the cyclists ride a circular route through the installation. Motorists should be

  • Weapons load challenges Airmen, builds camaraderie

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th and 388th Fighter Wings held a quarterly weapons load competition here July 6.   One Reserve team and three active duty teams competed in the competition, which tests Airmen’s ability to quickly and accurately load weapons onto an F-35 Lightning II.  

  • 419th earns Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Fighter Wing was recently named a recipient of the prestigious Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its performance during a two-year window from January 2015 to December 2016.   During that time, the wing made history by becoming the first Air Force Reserve

  • Wing marks 30 years of July Fourth flyovers

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Twenty-eighteen marks 30 years of Independence Day flyovers for communities across Northern Utah, as pilots from the 419th Fighter Wing once again take to the skies this holiday.  The Air Force Reserve unit at Hill AFB has been flying over July Fourth celebrations almost

  • A closer look at the 419th SFS

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 419th Security Forces Squadron is made up of more than 80 reservists trained to protect military installations around the world. The majority of 419th SFS personnel are traditional reservists who serve part time in the military but also have full-time careers in the

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Hayley Sewell

    The “In Focus” series is a monthly feature that puts the spotlight on some of the 419th Fighter Wing’s best and brightest Citizen Airmen. Find it first on Instagram @419fw   IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Hayley Sewell UNIT: 419th Medical Squadron TITLE: Health services manager FUN FACTS: Hayley is a

  • Reservists honor fallen in Murph Challenge

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Several reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing participated in the Murph Challenge June 3 to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The challenge is named after Navy Lt. Mike Murphy, a SEAL killed in action during Operation Red Wings. Traditionally done on