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 historian helps keep 419th story alive

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Master Sgt. Aaron Jones, the wing historian, has fostered a passion for history since age 10 when he saw the family tree tracing his lineage all the way back to 17th-century Ireland.This single childhood experience piqued his interest and what he now calls “the curiosity

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Rebecca Goodman

    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 Rebecca Goodman grew up a “military brat” with parents serving in both the Air Force and civil service. Following

  • Airmen return from European deployment

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – A group of F-35A pilots, maintainers, and support personnel returned to Utah July 30 following a two-month deployment that took them across Europe.  While overseas, reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing and active duty Airmen from the 388th FW participated in various

  • 419th maintainers named Load Crew of the Quarter

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Three reservists in the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were named Load Crew of the Quarter after going head to head with their active duty counterparts during an F-35 Lightning II weapons load competition this month.Representing the 419th were Tech. Sgt. Brian

  • Reservists home after three months in Middle East

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – A group of F-35A maintainers from the 419th Fighter Wing returned home today after a three-month deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base the United Arab Emirates, where they participated in ongoing operations throughout U.S. Air Forces Central Command.The team deployed alongside

  • In Focus: Tech. Sgt. Isiah Lane

    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 @419fwMeet one of our deployed reservists, Tech. Sgt. Isiah Lane from the 419th Maintenance Squadron.Originally from Virginia Beach,

  • Reservists invited to Military Salute Picnic Aug. 2

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – All military personnel and their families are invited to the Military Salute Picnic at the base’s Centennial Park Aug. 2.The annual event is hosted by the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee to thank active duty, Guard, and Reserve personnel for their service. This

  • West Valley City wins top DOD honor for support of Reserve

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The Department of Defense announced West Valley City as one of 15 recipients of the 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.“It is an honor to recognize

  • In Focus: Senior Airman Colby Cook

    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 @419fwMeet one of our deployed reservists, Senior Airman Colby Cook, an F-35 crew chief in the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

  • Reservists conquer third annual Murph Challenge

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – More than 30 reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing participated in the Murph Challenge June 1 to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This marks the third year the wing has held the challenge.The Murph Challenge is named after Lt. Mike “Murph” Murphy, a Navy