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  • Hill F-35A maintainers passing the Pacific TSP test

    Five weeks into the first F-35A Pacific Theater Security Package deployment the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team is at full stride. Maintainers in the Pacific location and in Utah, home of the 34th AMU under the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings are coming together to make the first TSP a success and to fulfill lofty expectations of themselves and of the Air Force’s newest stealth fighter.
  • Hill Airmen mastering first F-35A Pacific deployment

    More than 300 Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings and 12 F-35As are conducting business for the next six months on the subtropical Japanese island of Okinawa during a deployment known as a Theater Security Package.Their business is to fly the F-35A, integrate with Kadena Air Base’s F-15Cs and other assets, and demonstrate the continuing
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What's your favorite jet on display here at the museum? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek
Can you guess which cockpit is photographed here? The answer will be posted on Friday. #avgeek #airhistory #aviation
In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 We moved in great shape. The entire group was out in 3 hours but the plane we are now at…Gee it’s terrible. Had my first trip over the lines today in the SPAD and not quite as well pleased with same as I expected to be.
Check out info on the Boeing Bird of Prey and feel free to share photos from your visit. http://bit.ly/2MK4ffN The Boeing Company
In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Was out on patrol this morning. Met 6 enemy planes. Had a combat without results. Have the SPAD in shape now and expect to go out tomorrow with a patrol. Just received news that we are moving tomorrow. Certainly we are leaving the finest home we have yet had.
Are you visiting the museum today and what is your favorite gallery? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek #aviation #airhistory
In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Lt. Meissner and Lt. Coolidge brought down an enemy plane today. Lt. [William W.] Chalmers has failed to return. Up to a late hour.
Are you visiting the museum today? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek #aviation #airhistory
This is the cockpit of the Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar on display in the fourth building. Congrats to all who guessed correctly! --> http://bit.ly/2LAQuzH
In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Arrived here OK with new plane. Heard the 95th Squadron lost 2 men today, certainly hard luck.
Are you visiting the museum today? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek #airhistory #F22
In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Arranged for a 230 [horsepower] SPAD which I will fly out tomorrow. Had a trial trip today. It certainly is a most wonderful Buss.
Happy Independence Day and thank you to all of our service members, past and present! If you are at the museum today, be sure to share your photos here. #IndependenceDay
In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Big day. We left for Paris. Most of the boys had a big time. I spent a peaceful afternoon and returning then went to bed.
Interview with Vincent J. "Bill" Purple-WWII B-17 Pilot from his visit to see the Memphis Belle. For the full interview visit our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/t4TOv_QsjPQ
Check out this 360 view near the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor. View more 360 views at the link: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Virtual-Tour/
Check out this 360 view near the Republic F-84E Thunderjet in the Korean War Gallery. Restoration Specialist Chad Vanhook painted the Four Queens artwork and most recently he painted the right side of the Memphis Belle nose art. Check out more 360 views here: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Virtual-Tour/
In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 The 27th Squadron lost 2 more today. One of my hometown – [Lt. Walter B.] Wanamaker was his name. I must call on his family when returning home.
Independence Day is fast approaching, and we would love to hear how the museum has influenced you or your family members over the years. Please share comments about how the museum motivated you to join the Air Force, pursue an engineering career, support the military or any other ways your visits have inspired you.
RT @AirmanMagazine: Stealth technology, indeed! Have a safe and happy weekend! https://t.co/ZhMnhBVort
A few shots from the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron. The LRS has a diverse range of responsibilities — from pla… https://t.co/blhGufDiQP
RT @LukeAFB: Who doesn’t love the sound of freedom? The mission of training the worlds greatest F-16 and F-35 fighter pilots never stops!…
The 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron is home to more than 100 reservists who help our folks stay ready to deploy… https://t.co/y6hDgBwSRf
RT @usairforce: Check out the behind the scenes footage of the making of the @419fw mission video "The Future is Now." #Airmen https://t.co…
RT @DeptofDefense: Training to be the best, these two @USAF #F35A Lightning II jets conduct training operations at @HAFB, #Utah. #KnowYourM
Congrats to the following reservists, our newest O-6 selects! 🦅 Col. (s) David DeAngelis Col. (s) Mathew Miller Col. (s) Scott Laroche
RT @thef35: Combat Ready: 35 F-35s from @388fw + @419fw launched from @HAFB during a combat power exercise, showcasing their ability to qui…
Throughout 2018, we continued to pave the way for future @usairforce @thef35 operations and more. Looking forward t… https://t.co/L8n3VfrNi4
Meet Tech. Sgt. Kenna Waters: fun-loving mom, avid runner, @WeberStateU student, award-winning employee at @HAFB, a… https://t.co/Fxa4qj8dZk
RT @HAFB: We’re hoping for a #WhiteChristmas @HAFB But if we aren’t so lucky, there’s always the west desert. #SLC #Utah #avgeek @usairforc
Here’s hoping the weekend doesn’t fly by! Happy Friday and happy holidays 🎅🏻🎁🎄 #F35 https://t.co/mTzm1zw6f9
Teamwork never looked so good ✈️ @388fw @UtahAirGuard #F35 https://t.co/ur0rZ09YsA
Santa got a heap of help today as #AirForce reservists delivered Christmas gifts to students with special needs at… https://t.co/k3eExvJt0J
RT @ESGR: Does your employer have your back? Go beyond to support your Guard or Reserve service? Honor them with a #SecDefFreedomAward nomi…
The Santa Brigade strikes again! What a great tradition for our Airmen 🎅🏻🎄🎁 @388fw @HAFB https://t.co/Dm9nfrf5rb
A little @AirForceReserve recruiting “push” with @chsfalcons this week, featuring EOD experts from @HAFB https://t.co/mekXfHgLQa
That’s the Christmas spirit! More than 30 volunteers came together to bake, package, and deliver holiday goodies fo… https://t.co/7Gov3pr6yo
RT @usairforce: The #F35A is a fifth-generation fighter combining advanced aerodynamics, survivability in high-threat environments & the ab…