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Feb. 3, 2017
F-35A proving its worth at Red Flag combat exercise

After eight days “at war” the F-35A Lightning II is proving to be an invaluable asset during Red Flag 17-01, the Air Force’s premier air combat exercise held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Jan. 31, 2017
F-35A maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1

The debut of the F-35A Lightning II at Red Flag has afforded the pilots and maintainers of the aircraft a chance to be a part of the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise.
Jan. 27, 2017
388th FW Airmen visit Utah State Capitol

Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing visited the Utah State Capitol Jan. 26 to meet with members of the Utah legislature. The visit provided Utah elected officials the opportunity to get acquainted with various military missions throughout the state.
Jan. 20, 2017
Hill fighter wings first to bring F-35A to Red Flag

Pilots and maintainers from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings deployed the F-35A Lightning II to Nellis AFB, Nev., Jan. 20.This is the first deployment to Red Flag for the F-35A and the first large movement since the Air Force declared the jet combat ready in August 2016.Red Flag is the Air Force's
Nov. 17, 2016
AF selects Holloman AFB as preferred location for interim F-16 training squadrons

The Air Force selected Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the preferred alternative for the interim home for two F-16 Fighting Falcon training squadrons created to increase fighter pilot production as the service faces a growing pilot shortage.
Nov. 1, 2016
Hill Airmen keep F-35As flying

After the discovery of faulty insulation on coolant lines caused a temporary flight restriction for 10 of Hill’s 15 F-35As, repaired jets are beginning to fly again.Two aircraft returned to flight Oct. 24 and three more are scheduled for completion by Nov. 4.Maintainers from the 388th and 419th
Oct. 11, 2016
Fighter wings conduct night flying Oct. 11-20

The 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will conduct night flying Oct. 11-20.Local residents may hear F-35s and F-16s flying during the night hours as pilots continue to sharpen their night-time combat flying skills. The 388th FW and Reserve 419th FW are required to train at night to
Aug. 16, 2016
Hill’s Air Force Ball set for Sept. 17

The 2016 Team Hill Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 17 at the Davis Conference Center located at 1651 N. 700 W. in Layton. Team Hill is invited to enjoy an elegant dining and entertainment experience. The social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 6 p.m.Tickets are priced
Aug. 16, 2016
AF to grow, enhance Nellis group with close air support focus

Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base plans to restructure the 57th Operations Group to enhance its focus on close air support integration, Air Force officials announced Aug. 16.
Aug. 11, 2016
Air Force releases criteria for basing new F-16 training squadrons

The Air Force released basing criteria Aug. 11 that will be used to select candidate bases to establish additional permanent formal training units using F-16 Fighting Falcons from Hill Air Force Base, Utah.“As a former F-16 pilot and squadron commander at Hill, I know for many the F-16 has been