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  • 388th OSS welcomes new commander

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 388th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new leader during a change of command ceremony here, May 22.  Lt. Col. Sarah Kercher took command as Lt. Col. Matthew Van Baren transitioned to a new assignment after leading the squadron since May 2023. During Van Baren’s

  • 4th Fighter Squadron “Fighting Fuujins” welcome new commander

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The "Fighting Fuujins" of the 4th Fighter Squadron welcomed a new leader during a change of command ceremony here, May 22.  Lt. Col. Adam Thompson took command as Lt. Col. Jondavid Hertzel transitions to a new assignment after leading the Fuujins since June 2023. During

  • Hill fighter wings night flying next week

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --  The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings will conduct local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lightning II next week, May19-22.  Night flying is scheduled to be completed by 11 p.m. most days. Exact days and times may vary based on factors including

  • 421st EFS bolsters Kadena’s fighter presence

    F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, touched down at Kadena Air Base, April 24, 2025, completing the latest round of U.S. Air Force fighter deployments to the Pacific. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena is a pivotal hub for Agile

  • 388th Fighter Wing regional exercise set for next week

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing will sharpen their agile combat employment and readiness capabilities during an exercise here next week.The exercise, which has been in the planning stages for months, will mirror similar off-station exercises, like Agile Flag and

  • F-35 maintainers in accessories flight keep jets ready at Hill AFB

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Airmen at Hill Air Force Base work every day to keep the F-35 Lightning II flying, but not every vital job takes place on the flightline.The accessories flight in the 388th Maintenance Squadron, handles key areas like fuel tanks, ejection seats, wheels and tires. They

  • 388th Fighter Wing supports career day for Davis County Schools

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Last week, Airmen from Hill Air Force Base provided a possible glimpse of the future to junior high-schoolers from Davis County.Nearly 300 students from Fairfield Junior High School in Kaysville, came to the Hill Aerospace Museum March 20 where they learned about

  • Hill Fighter Wings to night fly through March

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --  The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings will conduct local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lightning II, through the end of March.  Night flying is scheduled to be completed by 10:30 p.m. most days. Exact days and times may vary based on factors