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  • Hill's LANTIRN pod shop closes its doors

    The divestiture of one of the 388th Fighter Wing's premier maintenance back shops has concluded, marking the end of an era that supported test, training, and real-world defense operations since the late 1980's.While the draw-down across the Air Force began in late 2011, it has only recently wrapped

  • First F-35 fighter squadron activated at Hill

    The jets won't arrive for another few months, but the first F-35 fighter squadron has officially started work at Hill Air Force Base.The 34th Fighter Squadron -- affectionately known as the Rude Rams -- was reactivated at Hill Friday afternoon, marking the beginning of the F-35's combat era for both

  • New commander set to oversee operations at Utah Test and Training Range

    Col. Chris Gough assumed command of the Utah Test and Training Range during a change of command ceremony here July 15.Col. David Lyons, 388th Fighter Wing commander, presided over the ceremony.Gough, a 1991 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, previously served as Director of Theater Security

  • 34th Fighter Squadron readies for stand-up and first aircraft arrival

    While the 34th Fighter Squadron activation isn't until next week, many of the Airmen who will maintain the 388th Fighter Wing's F-35s are working behind the scenes preparing for one of the Air Force's most historic milestones.The initial cadre of experienced F-35 maintainers has been on site for two

  • 388th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

    Col. Lance Landrum relinquished command of the 388th Fighter Wing to Col. Brad Lyons during a change of command ceremony here June 19.Lt. Gen. Chris Nowland, 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern commander, presided over the event where Team Hill leaders, 388th Airmen, distinguished guests, family

  • 388th Fighter Wing commander takes his final ride

    Col. Lance Landrum took his final ride in an F-16 as the 388th Fighter Wing Commander here June 16.388 FW personnel, family and friends came out to celebrate Landrum's "fini" flight - an Air Force tradition presumably dating back to the U.S. Army Air Force days of the World War II era.Fini

  • Fighting Fuujins welcome new commander

    Lt. Col. Steven Engberg took command of the 388th Fighter Wing's 4th Fighter Squadron during a change of command ceremony here June 5.Engberg took the reins from Lt. Col. Todd Robbins, who recently returned from a 6 month deployment to Southeast Asia where he led a team of 290 Total Force Airmen,

  • Hill AFB holds 2014 Maintenance Professional of the Year awards

    The Maintenance Professional of the Year awards for 2014 were held April 11 to honor the contributions of individuals from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, and the 649th Munitions Squadron, who performed above and beyond their calls of duty throughout the year.Ogden Air Logistics Complex Commander

  • What's your social thumbprint?

    We've all done it; in a vain sense of curiosity to see if our social presence has made any kind of impact on the world. Just admit it - you've Googled yourself.Since entering the golden age of social media, it seems that now it's not hard to gather a handful of information on just about anyone, even

  • Red Flag: A lieutenant's perspective

    Large scale exercises like Red Flag hone the skills of even the most experienced flyers and maintenance professionals in the United States Air Force, but from a young lieutenant's perspective, there's more to it than skill sharpening. This is the first time 1st Lt. Nathan Stroupe, officer in charge