June 5, 2020 Fritz takes command of 419 FW HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – During this weekend’s monthly Unit Training Assembly, the 419th Fighter Wing will welcome new commander, Col. Matthew "Eddie" Fritz. Fritz previously served as commander for the 44th Fighter Group, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. He replaced Col. Regina "Torch" Sabric,
June 4, 2020 A New Era Takes Flight A rainy June 2, 2020, was a historic day for the 39th Rescue Squadron as aircrew members flew the first fully operational HC-130J Combat King II training mission. This first operational flight marks an important milestone for the 39th RQS because the HC-130J replaced the HC-130 P/N as the only Air
April 18, 2020 Forging Ahead in Cyberspace: Empowering Airmen in a Post-COVID 19 World Before the COVID-19 pandemic began infiltrating every aspect of American life, the 51st Network Operations Squadron was formulating a strategy designed to harness the innate talents of its Cyber Warriors and emerge from the crisis stronger, faster and more capable than ever.When social distancing
April 2, 2020 Super Herculean Milestone Hercules history was made on April 2, when Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing (RQW), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, accepted delivery of the U.S. Air Force’s Reserve first HC-130J Combat King II search-and-rescue aircraft. This HC-130J will be operated by the 920th RQW’s 39th Rescue Squadron
March 23, 2020 Air Force update for COVID-19 In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made.
March 21, 2020 Maintenance still turning wrenches amid COVID-19 pandemic On March 19, members of the 943rd Maintenance Squadron reported to work with minimal staffing, in order maintain readiness of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lt. Col. Anthony, 943rd MXS commander said, “The safety of our personnel is our main priority, so to reduce the
Feb. 21, 2020 AFRC commander visits wing, celebrates F-35 success HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve Command commander and chief of the Air Force Reserve, paid a visit to the 419th Fighter Wing to help commemorate a key milestone in F-35A Lightning II operations here.Scobee joined Gen. Mike Holmes, Commander of Air Combat
Jan. 22, 2020 Profiles in Leadership: Maj Chris Maj. Chris, HC-130N Combat King evaluator pilot, 39th Rescue Squadron, led the refueling efforts of a technical rescue from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida approximately 500 nautical miles off the east coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida. He and approximately 80 Reserve Citizen Airmen and four aircraft
Jan. 15, 2020 HQ ARPC strengthens partnerships, educates Airmen on record review boards Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center hosted the Air Force Review Boards Agency for a full-day of discussions and breakout sessions here, Jan.15, 2020.Personnel related issues that make it to the level of the AF Review board frequently involve divisions within HQ ARPC such as separations, DD
Jan. 13, 2020 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.