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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
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. 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
Dec. 8, 2017
Hill F-35A maintainers passing the Pacific TSP test

Five weeks into the first F-35A Pacific Theater Security Package deployment the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team is at full stride.Maintainers in the Pacific location and in Utah, home of the 34th AMU under the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings are coming together to make the first TSP a success and
Nov. 3, 2017
Hill F-35s deploy overseas for second time

Twelve F-35A Lightning II aircraft and approximately 300 Team Hill Airmen from the active-duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing here departed Oct. 30, 2017, for a six-month deployment to Japan.

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388th Fighter Wing focuses on F-35A operational capabilities, mission readiness

Hill Airmen support vice president’s visit to Japan

SECAF visits Hill Airmen during Japan visit

Hill F-35A maintainers passing the Pacific TSP test

Hill F-35s deploy overseas for second time