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  • Resources for reservists amid COVID-19 uncertainties

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – As each day brings more updates on the impact of coronavirus across the nation, some reservists may be feeling the impact, both emotionally and financially. The 419th Fighter Wing, now as always, offers various avenues of support during difficult times.  Emotional and

  • F-35 flying, maintenance continue at Hill AFB

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 419th Fighter Wing is still carrying out F-35 flying and maintenance operation alongside its active duty 388th FW counterparts to ensure combat readiness. Pilots and maintainers are practicing social distancing and conducting routine and thorough cleaning of shared

  • AFRC Fitness Assessment Guidance due to COVID-19

    Fitness assessments have been cancelled until June 2020. There is an article on myPers for more information.Effective March 17, 2020, all Official Fitness Assessment Testing is cancelled until June 2020. Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in March will test in six months,

  • COVID-19: A message from the 419th Fighter Wing commander

    With the rapidly evolving situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to reach out in an effort to keep our personnel and families informed as to where we stand today. As you know, the way forward with regard to COVID-19 is constantly changing, so my decisions and direction on future

  • COVID-19 message from Lt. Gen. Scobee

    Heroes,Our guidance surrounding COVID-19 is consistently evolving, which means providing precise and detailed planning is difficult. Yet we must prioritize communicating across the command and throughout the Air Force. My number one priority is to take care of Airmen and their families while

  • COVID-19: Important information for reservists

    In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is effecting the service. The site contains the latest DoD and Air Force

  • Hill AFB increases health protection condition level

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Effective immediately, Hill AFB has changed its Health Protection Condition level from Zero to Alpha as a precautionary safety measure in response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State of Utah.This HPCON change is consistent with existing precautionary

  • AGE reservists keep F-35 ready for flight

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Aerospace Ground Equipment personnel from the 419th Maintenance Squadron are trained to maintain and repair the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure, and air pressure to the F-35.From inspecting and troubleshooting to making hands-on repairs, these

  • Wing hosts local, national community leaders

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Col. Brian Silkey, 419th Fighter Wing vice commander, explains the F-35A Lightning II to a group of local and national community leaders here March 3. The Defense Orientation Conference Association, a nonprofit that aims to educate leaders on defense and national security

  • Wing announces enlisted promotions for March

    Congratulations to the reservists who were promoted March 1:67th Aerial Port SquadronMaster Sgt. Erin CurryMaster Sgt. Brooke EgbertMaster Sgt. Alison PutnamTech. Sgt. Kyle HyerTech. Sgt. David PotterTech Sgt. Bryan ReesStaff Sgt. Daniel ButlerStaff Sgt. Brandon CorniaSenior Airman Patrick