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  • F-16s from Hill deploy, conduct routine security in the Asia-Pacific Region

    Nearly 300 personnel from Hill's active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing recently deployed to the Republic of Korea for several months, demonstrating continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the Asia-Pacific Region.Air Combat Command routinely deploys

  • Hill selected to receive first operational F-35A aircraft

    Hill Air Force Base was selected as the new home for the Air Force's first operational F-35A Lightning IIs.Air Force officials chose Hill AFB after a lengthy analysis of multiple locations' operational considerations, installation attributes, economic, and environmental factors."Hill AFB is ideally

  • 388th MOS says farewell, functions move to MXG

    The 388th Maintenance Operations Squadron was deactivated here June 28 as part of an Air Force-wide restructuring initiative to better allocate company and field grade officers to needed positions."The deactivation is a result of a decision made by our senior leaders to correct an imbalance in the

  • Furlough cuts Hill AFB service hours

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July. Hagel has directed that most Defense Department employees will be required to take 11 furlough days beginning July 8, one per week, through the end of

  • 421st FS pilots respond, work together in 'amazing' 'non-incident'

    On June 11, a pilot in the 421st Fighter Squadron used all his previous flight safety training and then some, as he leaned on his wingman and his experience to respond to an in-flight emergency.During a four ship G-Awareness Exercise, at 9:35 a.m., Capt. Justin Ankenbruck discovered his control

  • Q&A: Interview with 388th MOS commander

    The 388th Maintenance Operations Squadron will deactivate June 28 as part of an Air Force-wide restructuring initiative to better allocate company and field grade officers to needed positions.During the ceremony, the guidon flag will be furled, which symbolizes the official closure of the squadron.

  • Salute to Our Nation's Defenders Picnic set for July 12

    The Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee is hosting the Salute to Our Nation's Defenders Picnic at Centennial Park here July 12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event, cohosted by local businesses, serves to recognize and thank active duty, Reserve and Guard military personnel for their service. Free

  • 388th FW gets new leader

    "The Airmen of Hill Air Force Base are a special breed," said Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, Commander, 12th Air Force, Air Combat Command, and Commander, Air Forces Southern, U.S. Southern Command, during the 388th Change of Command ceremony held here June 14. "Each of you has answered the call to duty

  • 388th FW commander celebrates final flight

    On a beautiful summer's day, Col. Scott Long was greeted by his wife, friends, community leaders and members of Team Hill to celebrate his final F-16 flight June 6 before relinquishing command as the 388th Fighter Wing commander."What an amazing day," said Long as he celebrated with the group after

  • Budget cuts leave 4 FS not flying

    The 4th Fighter Squadron here has nearly two dozen F-16s parked underneath canopies on the flight line. In April, the squadron returned safely from a 180-day deployment and was ordered to stop flying because of automatic budget cuts.