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6 Dec 2019
ARPC introduces online retirement application tracker
The status bar provides the applicant a real-time snapshot of the status of their application.
23 Oct 2019
Air Force announces new officer developmental categories
In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.
19 Nov 2018
F-35A combat power exercise conducted at Hill AFB
The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing conducted a combat power exercise Nov. 19, launching dozens of F-35A Lightning IIs within a condensed period of time.

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U.S. Air Force
419fw-27 Aug

Aug. 27-28 1923, Lts. Lowell H. Smith and John P. Richter made an endurance flight which lasted 37 hours, 15 minutes, with 16 refueling contacts. During this flight, they set 16 new world records for distance, speed and duration. Info: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/197385/first-air-to-air-refueling/

U.S. Air Force
419fw-27 Aug

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U.S. Air Force
419fw-27 Aug

The Panavia Tornado GR1 is the aircraft of the day! The aircraft on display flew with the RAF's 17 Squadron from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where it sported desert camouflage and the name Miss Behavin'. The aircraft is currently painted as an aircraft assigned to 617 Squadron. It came to the museum in October 2002 as a donation from the RAF. Info here: #avgeek #airhistory #aviation" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2wlSVAQ #avgeek #airhistory #aviation</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-27 Aug

Info here: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Outdoor-Aviation-Events/ Aug. 30-Sept.1 During this three-day event visitors will see some of history’s well-known airframes at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force over Labor Day weekend, but they won’t just be the ones inside the galleries. Scale versions of those aircraft will fly over the museum, regaling spectators with daring aerobatics. RC pilots will entertain audiences as they perform skillful maneuvers with jets, warbirds and helicopters from all eras of aviation history.

U.S. Air Force
419fw-27 Aug

On this day in 1967, on his 26th Misty FAC mission, Bud Day was shot down by ground fire over North Vietnam. During the ejection, Day's right arm was broken in three places, along with other injuries. His crewman was quickly picked up by a rescue helicopter, but Day was captured by local militia, beaten and tortured. A veteran of three wars and the first commander of the Misty FACs, Col. George "Bud" Day is one of the most highly-decorated Airmen in USAF history. Info here: <a href="http://bit.ly/31QHgaB" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/31QHgaB</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-26 Aug

The North American F-82B Twin Mustang is the aircraft of the day! Of a total of 273 F-82s produced, 20 were F-82Bs. The F-82B on display, Betty-Jo, flew from Hawaii to New York on Feb. 27-28, 1947, a distance of 5,051 miles, the longest non-stop flight ever made by a propeller-driven fighter at that time. Betty-Jo came to the museum in 1957. Info here: #avgeek #airhistory #aviation" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2TBTMaR #avgeek #airhistory #aviation</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-26 Aug

Check out this photo taken on this day in 1956. #Cockpit https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igphoto/2000542326/

U.S. Air Force
419fw-25 Aug

On this day in 1954, Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. crashed to his death while testing an F-86H at Edwards AFB, Calif. Learn about his 16 aerial victories during the Korean War. Info: #Ace #TripleAce" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2KGciMG #Ace #TripleAce</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-25 Aug

The Republic RF-84K Thunderflash is the aircraft of the day! The RF-84K was a reconnaissance and nuclear strike fighter that was intended to be carried toward a target as a "parasite" underneath the GRB-36 bomber. At the time, jet aircraft possessed relatively short range and aerial refueling was not yet proven, so this provided a method to extend their range. Info here: #avgeek #airhistory #aviation" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MhjSza #avgeek #airhistory #aviation</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-25 Aug

Check out this Northrop P-61 photo taken on this day in 1944. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos.aspx?igphoto=2000538814

U.S. Air Force
419fw-24 Aug

The Teledyne-Ryan AQM-91A Compass Arrow is the aircraft of the day! This high-flying, unmanned photo reconnaissance aircraft is an early example of stealth technology. Lessons learned from its development contributed to later stealth fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles. Info here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Z0ZUil" target="_blank"><a href="http://bit.ly/2Z0ZUil</a> #avgeek #airhistory #aviation" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Z0ZUil</a> #avgeek #airhistory #aviation</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-24 Aug

The Republic P-47D (Bubble Canopy Version) was placed on exhibit during a special ceremony on Aug. 24, 2006 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Info: <a href="https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/199049/p-47d-thunderbolt-unveiled-during-ceremony/" target="_blank">https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/199049/p-47d-thunderbolt-unveiled-during-ceremony/</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-23 Aug

Check out a new display of artifacts in the #WWII Gallery near the B17-F Memphis Belle. #artifact #airhistory

U.S. Air Force
419fw-23 Aug

The first automatic airplane landing occurred on Aug. 23, 1937. Info Here: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196927/first-automatic-airplane-landing/

U.S. Air Force
419fw-23 Aug

The Vertol CH-21B Workhorse is the aircraft of the day! Originally called the "flying banana," the H-21 served with the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, the French navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the West German Air Force. The museum obtained the CH-21B on display from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in January 1965. Info here: #avgeek #airhistory #aviation" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2N17tPD #avgeek #airhistory #aviation</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-23 Aug

The C-130 was originally designed as an assault transport capable of operating from unpaved, hastily prepared airstrips. On Aug. 23, 1954, the Hercules made its first flight. By 1976 more than 1,200 C-130s had been ordered, including aircraft equipped for radar weather mapping and reconnaissance, mid-air space capsule recovery, search and rescue, ambulance service, drone launching, and mid-air refueling of helicopters. Info: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/197558/lockheed-ac-130a-hercules/

U.S. Air Force
419fw-22 Aug

A memorial dedicated to the fallen from the now-deactivated 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, was unveiled today at the National Museum of the Air Force. Here are some photos from the memorial dedication. Aviano Air Base

U.S. Air Force
419fw-22 Aug

The Boeing YCGM-121B Seek Spinner is the aircraft of the day! It is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed to seek out and attack the radars that control enemy anti-aircraft artillery or surface-to-air missile defenses. (Some radar antennas rotate or spin, hence the name "Seek Spinner.") Info here: #avgeek #airhistory #aviation" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2OTprGf #avgeek #airhistory #aviation</a>

U.S. Air Force
419fw-22 Aug

Brazil entered WWII on Aug. 22, 1942, after German submarines sank several of its merchant ships in the Atlantic Ocean. Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) aircrews had already begun training with U.S. personnel and conducting antisubmarine flights off the coast of Brazil. By the end of 1944, this important mission was the sole responsibility of FAB aircrews flying U.S.-supplied aircraft. Info: http://bit.ly/2zaeIww

U.S. Air Force
419fw-21 Aug

Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2019, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check out this footage from the 2017 event of an XB-70 model flown by Bret Becker. #avgeek #XB70

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-14 Feb

The couple that trains together, stays together ❤️ Senior Airmen Taylor and Seth Holden are both in @419fw. She wor… https://t.co/UWPQSmlPYc

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-13 Feb

You should know: #AirForce reservists average 12 years of military experience, and about 50 percent of our personne… https://t.co/7zR50VJizl

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-13 Feb

Snakes in the house! 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/jHc7b7bTSl

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-11 Feb

RT @388fw: “We’re not just doing fighter integrations here. We’re doing cyber integration, we’re doing space and intelligence operations...…

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-10 Feb

The biggest night of awards season happened this weekend — not in Hollywood, but at @HAFB. And the trophy goes to..… https://t.co/MlckbzTQ6I

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-06 Feb

That tail though 👋 Our F-16 era spanned 34 years, from 1983 to 2017 https://t.co/2p1YzGFRns

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-05 Feb

We have 65 years of flying experience at @HAFB. Here are some of the aircraft flown by Utah’s Air Force reservists… https://t.co/6ARL2XLoEn

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-04 Feb

We’ve maintained a flying mission in Utah since 1955. Our reservists have deployed a variety of aircraft, including… https://t.co/skWpFPYRrd

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-03 Feb

This is what taking care of Airmen and their families looks like! Alumni and friends of the 419th donated and packe… https://t.co/sc0vVpAOhh

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-31 Jan

Mark your calendars! https://t.co/TbwB4JvMoH

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-29 Jan

Our Airmen are some of the world’s leading experts in fifth-generation technology. With full-time reservists assign… https://t.co/U1EH9QnsKy

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-27 Jan

Looking forward to a successful Red Flag 20-1! #F35 @USAFReserve https://t.co/2dUKNgMyQD

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-23 Jan

Get to know Senior Airman BriAnne Chapman from the 419th Maintenance Group: “I’ve always loved helping people and m… https://t.co/86bAB2QGvV

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-16 Jan

@MagicalNinja73 No changes to regular flying, but the @F35demoteam started routine practices over @HAFB last week.… https://t.co/nCJSC0VaEj

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-10 Jan

RT @388fw: Check out this crazy time-lapse video from our @thef35 Combat Power Exercise Monday at @HAFB. You better count quickly. It's li…

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-10 Jan

Utah is a beautiful place to live, work, and fly #FighterFriday #F35 https://t.co/O0PxQ7fE0E

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-09 Jan

That sound https://t.co/E4ddmHjCTi

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-08 Jan

Four years after receiving our first #F35, we have reached full warfighting capability alongside @388fw with 78 jet… https://t.co/nLcFvugqko

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-07 Jan

Time-lapse: 8 of 52 jets launched @HAFB yesterday as part of a long-planned combat power exercise with @388fw to de… https://t.co/fWv6TLqRdj

U.S. Air Force
@419fw-06 Jan

Great shots of our @thef35 exercise today! Story: https://t.co/GQLyYnGaV2 📷: @usairforce photos by R. Nial Bradsh… https://t.co/BA1CrzXPAz

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