Feb. 18, 2022 Reservists leave civilian jobs, deploy to support NATO efforts HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- A group of reservists in the 419th Fighter Wing have deployed this week to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to support NATO efforts to bolster readiness and security in the region. The deployment is a joint effort with active-duty Airmen in the 388th Fighter Wing.The 419th
Feb. 16, 2022 Hill reservists, active duty team up for F-35 deployment to Germany HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Air Force Reserve pilots, maintainers, and support personnel from the 419th Fighter Wing joined their active-duty counterparts in the 388th Fighter Wing in deploying the F-35A Lightning II to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.The jets arrived at Spangdahlem today to bolster
Feb. 2, 2022 In Air Force first, 388th FW uses Red Flag to demonstrate all-military ALIS deployment NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada – For the first time, an all-military team of cyber Airmen from the 388th Operations Support Squadron deployed the F-35A Lightning II’s Autonomic Logistics Information System to support the 421st Fighter Squadron at Red Flag, the Air Force’s premier large-force
Feb. 2, 2022 In Air Force first, 388th FW uses Red Flag to demonstrate all-military ALIS deployment NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada – For the first time, an all-military team of cyber Airmen from the 388th Operations Support Squadron deployed the F-35A Lightning II’s Autonomic Logistics Information System to support the 421st Fighter Squadron at Red Flag, the Air Force’s premier large-force
March 19, 2021 Wing stands up new deployment readiness cell HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – The 419th Fighter Wing cut the ribbon on a new deployment readiness cell intended to reduce the time and effort required of Airmen to transition to and from deployed locations.The cell will consolidate offices into one location and allow for live tracking of all wing
Oct. 26, 2020 Airmen return to Utah after six-month deployment HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hundreds of Airmen from the expeditionary 421st Fighter Squadron returned here Sunday following a six-month deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.The deployment, in support of the United States Air Force Central Command mission, included Airmen from the
April 5, 2020 419th medics mobilize to support NYC COVID-19 response effort HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — With just one day’s notice, several medics from the 419th Fighter Wing deployed today for the New York City area to help with the COVID-19 response there. The deployment is part of a larger mobilization package of more than 120 doctors, nurses, and respiratory technicians
Dec. 18, 2019 Hill fighter wings receive final F-35A Lightning II HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hill’s fighter wings received their final F-35A Lightning II Dec. 17. The delivery brings the total number of aircraft at Hill to 78.“This is a great milestone,” said Col. Steven Behmer, 388th Fighter Wing commander. “It marks the end of the beginning for us. Since
Nov. 8, 2019 Three of four brothers in 419 FW deploy to Middle East HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Three brothers, all members of the 419th Fighter Wing, all deployed.Tech. Sgt. Andrew Potter, Staff Sgt. David Potter, and Staff Sgt. Samuel Potter are reservists in the wing’s 67th Aerial Port Squadron. The brothers were called to serve in the Middle East at the same
Nov. 4, 2019 Hill Airmen return from first F-35A combat deployment HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Last week, Airmen from the active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings returned home following a six-month deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.The 4th Fighter Squadron’s deployment, which started in April, was the first F-35A Lightning II combat