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Staff Sgt. Aaron Ramirez and Staff Sgt. Jordan Tuck, 419th Maintenance Group, teach retired reservists about the new F-35 Lightning II at the unit’s 60th anniversary celebration at Hill Air Force Base Oct. 3. The 419th Fighter Wing is the first Air Force Reserve unit to fly combat-coded F-35s, which arrived here last month. The Airmen showcasing the jet at the weekend celebration have already received training on the new airframe. Aside from interactive aircraft displays, events for the 60th anniversary included a gala banquet, sporting events, and family activities throughout the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael McCool)

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About 200 people participated in the "Run Like a Warrior" 5K trail run in Kaysville Oct. 3. The event was part of the 60th anniversary of the Air Force Reserve at Hill Air Force Base. Reserve Airmen in the 419th Fighter Wing joined unit alumni and students from Mountain High School to raise more than $3,000 for the Air Force Association's Wounded Airmen Program. "We started planning for the run in June," said Asia Archuleta, an MHS student who helped organize the event. "We really wanted to give back to the military because they do so much for us." (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Crystal Charriere)

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SLIDESHOW: Wing celebrates 60-year history

Published Oct. 8, 2015
419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 419th Fighter Wing celebrated its 60-year history at Hill Air Force Base during its anniversary weekend here Oct. 2-4. The Air Force Reserve unit hosted current members, alumni, and members from the local community during several events, including a motorcycle ride, a picnic, and a reunion gala.

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