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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
May 1, 2020
Hill AFB beginning to reopen some facilities and services

Beginning Monday, May 4, Hill Air Force Base will begin reopening some of its facilities and services consistent with state and local guidelines.
May 1, 2020
SECAF tours Hill missions to view operational capabilities during pandemic

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett visited Hill Air Force Base April 30 in order to get a firsthand look at critical mission activities here and how the base was operating under current restrictions due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
March 20, 2020
Curbside pharmacy service starts March 23 to combat coronavirus

In order to comply with “social distancing” recommendations and to increase efforts to mitigate further spread of the novel coronavirus, the 75th Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy will be providing curbside services starting Monday, March 23, in front of the Base Exchange shopping center until
March 18, 2020
Hill Air Force Base response to magnitude 5.7 earthquake

At Hill Air Force Base, civil engineers and emergency response personnel at the installation are evaluating buildings for structural damage following the earthquake this morning.
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
Oct. 10, 2019
388th Fighter Wing focuses on F-35A operational capabilities, mission readiness

As the Air Force continues to sharpen its competitive edge to become a more lethal and ready force, the first combat-coded F-35A Lightning II wing has been a key contributor to the force’s overall readiness.Over the summer, all three squadrons — nearly 70 F-35A aircraft — were operating away from
Aug. 30, 2019
388th Fighter Wing emphasizes connection during tactical pause

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hill’s 388th Fighter Wing took a brief pause in operations Thursday to address a critical issue. Suicide.While the wing hasn’t suffered any recent suicides, the day was part of an Air Force-wide effort to reach out to every Airmen, to listen, and to provide resources to
Aug. 6, 2019
Record-setting first sortie for wing's newest F-35A

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 388th Fighter Wing set a speed record for bringing online a newly-delivered aircraft last week, flying a local sortie less than five hours after accepting delivery of its 68th F-35A Lightning II.Aircraft 5261 left Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, Texas, production
July 19, 2019
Hill Airmen expand F-35A combat capability in Rapid Forge

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- This week, Airmen from Hill Air Force Base’s fighter wings forward deployed the F-35A Lightning II to several locations in Europe as part of a joint readiness exercise.So far, Operation Rapid Forge has seen F-35As, F-15E Strike Eagles, and C-130J Super Hercules