News

  • New Commander addresses Airmen of 12th Air Force

    To all of the 12th Air Force Community,Happy Holidays! My wife Kristan, my three children, and I are excited to join this outstanding 12th AF community.  I cannot adequately express how honored and humbled I feel to join this community as the Commander. I certainly appreciate the exceptional efforts

  • Enlisted promotion system changes continue with weighted factor adjustments

    This January, changes to the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) will continue with adjustments to the scoring model for promotions to technical sergeant and below, all designed to help ensure job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.The

  • Flu shots available at Hill Clinic for Tricare beneficiaries

    The most effective weapon in the flu fight is an annual vaccination and they are now available for all Tricare beneficiaries at Hill.The 75th Medical Group has both the flu shot and the flu mist available at the Immunization Clinic located on the first floor of the Hill Clinic in building 570.Flu

  • Roy Gate construction begins Oct. 20

    On Monday, the Roy Gate will begin operating at reduced capacity through Nov. 8. The West Gate, South Gate, and Southwest Gate will resume normal operating hours.During the Roy Gate construction period, employees and visitors are encouraged to use the West, South and Southwest Gates, especially

  • Safeguarding your digital footprint

    Social media is a great resource for Airmen and their families to share information and stay connected to relatives at home and abroad.Although many depend on these wonderful tools, recent events have encouraged us to re-evaluate our digital footprint to ensure our personal and professional

  • West Gate will close Oct. 6-19

    The South Gate construction currently underway for the installation of speed tables is on schedule and will be completed Sunday, according to project officials.Base employees and visitors are reminded that upon completion, the South Gate will return to normal 24/7 service, and the East Gate will

  • AF updates voluntary education programs for FY15

    Active-duty Airmen who want to take advantage of military assistance programs for voluntary education in the coming academic year will experience several changes beginning Oct. 1.Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online, or AF COOL, will take the place of the military tuition assistance, or

  • Hill AFB in midst of robust F-35 preparation

    Aggressive renovation and modification is in full swing at Hill Air Force Base in preparation for the military's newest multi-role fighter aircraft.Hill's preparations for the F-35A, total more than $100 million, with 23 projects to be completed between now and July 2015. Thirty-six total projects

  • Hill fighter wings to identify strengths, weaknesses during inspection

    Inspection teams from Air Force Reserve Command and Air Combat Command will visit the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings for a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Sept. 16-23. Typically, combined inspections for the two wings occur every two years, but the UEI is a first for the wings. Inspectors from both

  • Gate closures begin Sept 22 at Hill AFB

    Starting Sept. 22, the 75th Civil Engineer Group will install speed tables at the South, West and Roy Gates. The construction will significantly affect the base gates, as well as inbound and outbound traffic. Hill AFB will construct these speed tables in order to comply with Department of Defense