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March 16, 2018
Hill’s newest top one percent recognized

Hill Air Force Base recognized the base’s newest chief master sergeants in a ceremony March 10 at Ogden Eccles Conference Center. The chiefs were honored with medallion presentations, a sabre arch introduction, toasts, and a candle-lighting ceremony that represented each of the nine service’s
March 8, 2018
F-35A pilots and maintainers conduct combat capabilities exercise

The F-35A and those who fly and maintain it were tested recently with an exercise designed to simulate environments as close to combat as possible. This is the first time the 388th Fighter Wing’s combined 4th Fighter Squadron and 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit have participated in this type of
March 7, 2018
Hill fighter wings honor top maintainers

The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing hosted the Maintenance Professional of the Year awards here March 3. The annual event recognizes the top maintainers at Hill.
March 1, 2018
Special Needs Summit set for March 15

More than 80 resources throughout the local area will converge on base March 15 to participate in the Families with Special Needs Summit at The Landing ballroom.
Feb. 28, 2018
Hill Airmen support vice president’s visit to Japan

Vice President Michael R. Pence addressed nearly two thousand U.S. service members – including Airmen from Hill Air Force Base – and members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force earlier this month.
Feb. 23, 2018
Hill maintainers learning additional F-35A specialties in streamlining initiative

Hill maintainers are on a yearlong journey to be F-35A BOLTs, or Blended Operational Lightning Technicians, in the job specialty of crew chief, fuels, avionics, egress, weapons and low observable (stealth).
Feb. 12, 2018
Air Force Fiscal Year 2019 budget addresses great power competition

The Air Force budget request of $156.3 billion for fiscal year 2019 builds on the progress made in 2018 to restore the readiness of the force, increase lethality, and cost-effectively modernize.
Feb. 9, 2018
Hill AFB hours for President's Day and AFMC Family Day

Hill AFB will celebrate President’s Day Feb. 19 and an AFMC Family Day Feb. 16. Many offices and services will be closed or have limited hours on these days.
Feb. 9, 2018
Airmen recognized at 388th FW annual awards ceremony

The 388th Fighter Wing recognized its top performers Feb. 2 during an annual awards ceremony. Each year the wing recognizes its military and civilian Airmen for their achievements and then selects one individual in each category their outstanding contributions to the mission.
Feb. 8, 2018
SECAF visits Hill Airmen during Japan visit

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Kadena Air Base Feb. 1-2 for the first time since taking the position. She met with members across the installation, including Airmen in the 388th Fighter Wing and 419th Fighter Wing who are deployed to Japan as part of a routine theater security