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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  • Wing member proves resilient in face of cancer

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – When Liz Morris, 419th Fighter Wing director of staff, got news that she had an aggressive form of breast cancer in April 2018, she shut out the negative thoughts and chose to be brave.Morris recalls showing no emotion when faced with the pathology report. After

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Alexander Willis

    The “In Focus” series is a monthly feature that puts the spotlight on some of the 419th Fighter Wing’s best and brightest Reserve Citizen Airmen. Find it on Instagram @419fwSenior Airman Alexander Willis says he loves two things: explosions and airplanes.Before joining the 67th Aerial Port Squadron

  • 419th MSG reservists deploy to Middle East

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – A group of reservists from the 419th Mission Support Group departed last week as part of a long-planned deployment to the Middle East.The group was one of several within the MSG deploying to the region this month to support ongoing efforts underway throughout U.S. Air

  • Resiliency Tactical Pause event addresses suicide, resources

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Wing reservists participated in a Resiliency Tactical Pause event to highlight suicide prevention and awareness during the monthly Unit Training Assembly held this weekend.The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein, recently asked leaders across the Air

  • Yellow Ribbon events set for November, December

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The next Yellow Ribbon events are set for Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 20-22, both in Orlando, Florida.The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program aims to combat the stresses of deployment by providing information, support, and outreach to reservists and their families.Airmen are

  • 'Hiring Utah's Heroes' coming to Sandy Oct. 30

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The "Hiring Utah's Heroes" career and benefits fair will take place Oct. 30 at Sandy’s Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 South State Street. The free event aims to connect local employers with reservists, Guard members, veterans, active-duty members, and their

  • Suicide Prevention Month: resiliency, connection can save lives

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- September is Suicide Prevention Month and mental health experts want Airmen to know how to take care of themselves and each other by paying attention to two key prevention strategies: resiliency and connection.“Resiliency in the form of mental, physical, social, and

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Wade Kirwan

    The “In Focus” series is a monthly feature that puts the spotlight on some of the 419th Fighter Wing’s best and brightest Reserve Citizen Airmen. Find it on Instagram @419fwSenior Airman Wade Kirwan, 26, was born in California but “raised across the country” because his dad served in the

  • A closer look at the 419th Force Support Squadron

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Force Support Squadron is made up of 68 people who manage nearly every aspect of an Airman’s career, and their collective expertise is as diverse as the Airmen they support.The FSS oversees force management, career development, education and training, services,