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  • A three-ship of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, participate in Red Flag 12-4 July 20, 2012, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The 421st FS prepares to deploy worldwide to conduct day/night air superiority and precision strike sorties employing laser-guided and inertially aided munitions during contingencies and combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes/Released).

    Red Flag training enhances combat capability, international relations for 388 FW

    History was made July 16-27 at Red Flag 12-4 when the 388th Fighter Wing trained alongside the Colombian Air Force during Colombia's first time exercising in Red Flag. During this historic event Colombia also became the 29th country to participate in Red Flag, which is often held bi-annually at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Colombian Air Force

  • Team Hill spouses Round Up fundraiser to raise funds for military families

    One of the largest annual fundraising events for programs benefiting families at Hill Air Force Base will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Hill Aerospace Museum. The Team Hill Round Up, formerly known as the 388th Spouse's Round Up, is a western-themed silent and live auction, which raises thousands of dollars for Hill AFB Airmen and
  • Honorary ‘Pilot for a Day’ Collin Rowley (left) spent time with the 388th Fighter Wing July 12 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Capt. John Loveman, an F-16 pilot with the 421st Fighter Squadron, escorted Rowley and his family to the simulator, air traffic tower and a static display. Rowley was diagnosed with metastatic medulloblastoma, a fatal brain tumor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Mason/Released).

    F-16 pilots welcome 'Pilot for a Day'

    The 421st Fighter Squadron added Collin "Upgrade" Rowley as an honorary "Pilot for a Day" to its band of pilots for the afternoon on July 12.The 16-year-old, wearing a flight suit, patch and dog tags, joined escort Capt. John "Tuff" Loveman for a briefing on F-16 capabilities. Collin asked questions about g-forces, and listened intently to some of
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Dane West, receives his first salute after taking command of his group during the 388th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 29. The ceremony marks the official acceptance of West as the 388 MXG newest commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Todd Cromar/Released)

    388th MXG receives new commander

  • U.S. Air Force Col. Rick LeBlanc, 388th Fighter Wing vice commander, completed his “fini” flight in an F-16 June 19 at Hill Air Force Base. The greeters welcomed LeBlanc with the ceremonial fire truck water arch before spraying LeBlanc with water and champagne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alex Lloyd/Released)

    388 FW vice commander celebrates final flight of career

    In perfect sunny weather, Col. Rick LeBlanc was greeted by family, friends and members of Team Hill to celebrate his final F-16 flight Tuesday before stepping down as the 388th Fighter Wing vice commander."It feels great, and I'm so grateful for the outpour of wing and Team Hill support today," said LeBlanc as he celebrated with the group after
  • The 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, led by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Howard, was recognized as one of the two Maintenance Squadrons of the Year at the annual Maintenance Professional of the Year Awards held June 9. With about 500 people in attendance, this year marks the first time the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings held a combined ceremony to recognize outstanding Airmen in the active duty and Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kim Cook/Released)

    Hill's fighter wings name year's best maintenance professionals

    The 419th and 388th Fighter Wings honored the year's best maintenance personnel at the Maintenance Professional of the Year Awards here Saturday. With about 500 people in attendance, this year marks the first time the two wings have held a combined ceremony to recognize outstanding Airmen in the active duty and Reserve. The wings announced winners
  • Kids and pilots from the 388th Fighter Wing gather May 25 at an event organized by the 421st Fighter Squadron and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to let children learn what it’s like to be a fighter pilot at Hill Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kim Cook/Released)

    They just might be superheroes

    On May 25, the commander of the 421st Fighter Squadron, Lt. Col. Paul Schulze, welcomed Wasatch Front Make-A Wish kids to be pilots for a day; a program proudly coordinated by Electronic Combat Pilot Capt. John Loveman, also from the 421st FS.Schulze spoke proudly of Loveman and the squadron of pilots who have been working with the kids, "It has
  • HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Royal Netherlands Air Force pilot Maj. Connor Vermeer, from the 421st Fighter Squadron, flew his 2,000th flying hour in the F-16 Fighting Falcon May 3 at Hill. Well wishers, including Lt. Col. Paul Schulze, the 421 FS commander, and his wife Barbara came out for his return after flying his 2,000th hour. (Released/U.S. Air Force Photo/Andrea Mason)

    421 FS pilot reaches 2,000 F-16 flying hours

  • F-16 Crash at Utah Test and Training Range, pilot ejects

    A 388th Fighter Wing pilot ejected safely from his malfunctioning F-16 fighter jet Friday morning during a flight over western Utah's Test and Training Range.At the time of the accident there was one person on board. The pilot successfully ejected and was evaluated by medical personnel. Emergency response teams from Hill Air Force Base responded
  • HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - The Air Force is hosting local hearings in Layton, Ogden and West Wendover, Nev., May 1-3 2012, to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the analysis and findings of the Draft F-35A Operational Basing Environmental Impact Statement.

    Few objections to F-35s at Weber hearing

    If last night's public hearing was any indication, Weber County residents don't seem too opposed to the F-35 coming to Hill Air Force Base. On Wednesday, Air Force officials held the second of three public hearings for the environmental impact statement on basing for the F-35 fighter jet at Hill, one of six bases being considered as the first base
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