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March 1, 2024
F-35 Demo Team announces new pilot and commander

U.S. Air Force Capt. Melanie “MACH” Kluesner, an F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, became the new certified pilot and commander of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team during the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,
Nov. 21, 2023
Hill AFB fighter wings deploy Airmen, F-35As to Japan

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- This week, Active duty and Reserve Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings here deployed the F-35A Lightning II to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of an effort to assure allies and deter threats to stability in the Pacific region. Hundreds of pilots, maintainers
Oct. 7, 2021
Air Force pilots see F-35 lethality and interoperability in Marine Corps exchange

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- For three former F-16 pilots in the 388th Fighter Wing here, transitioning to the F-35 didn’t only mean learning a new aircraft, it also meant transitioning to a completely different service, the United States Marine Corps.Roughly three years ago, Maj. Graeme Ross, Capt.
June 1, 2020
For third time, Hill AFB fighter wings deploy F-35As to Middle East

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- For the third time in approximately 12 months, Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings here deployed F-35A Lighting IIs into combat.The 421st Fighter Squadron departed Hill AFB recently for Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, to support the United States Air
April 27, 2020
F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team & 388th Fighter Wing to Salute Utah with State Flyover

We're incredibly thankful to all of the front line COVID-9 responders, and everyone else out there working to flatten the curve.As a small show of support and solidarity; alongside the 388th Fighter Wing, we'll be launching a multi-city Utah flyover from Hill Air Force Base this Thursday, 30 April
March 3, 2020
Behind the Helmet of the F-35A Demonstration Team’s newest pilot

Curious about the origin story for the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team's newest pilot and team commander? Check out this feature to learn more about Capt. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe, F-35A Demo Pilot and former F-22 pilot.
Nov. 20, 2019
34th Fighter Squadron departs for second F-35A combat deployment this year

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- For the second time this year, Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings here deployed F-35A Lighting IIs into combat.The 34th Fighter Squadron departed Hill last week for Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, to support the United States Air Force Central
Sept. 4, 2019
F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team moves to Hill AFB for 2020 airshow season

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The Air Force’s only F-35A Demonstration Team will be reassigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, beginning with the 2020 airshow season.The single-ship aerial demonstration team will display the capabilities of the F-35A at approximately 20
June 24, 2019
F-35 transported via C-17

An F-35 Lightning II was loaded into a C-17 Globemaster by 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porters recently at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Tech. Sgt. Allen Fanter, from the 388th Maintenance Group, helped coordinate the movement. This was the first-ever F-35 wing removal and shipment via air