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April 14, 2018
419th welcomes first female commander, F-35 pilot

The 419th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, welcomed its first female commander during a change of command ceremony, April 16. Col. Regina “Torch” Sabric assumed command from Col. David “Shooter” Smith, who has served as commander since November 2015. Sabric will be the wing’s first
April 5, 2018
Upgrading the fuel structure in the AOR with experience and a strong work ethic

The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuels management flight is responsible for supplying approximately 150,000 gallons of fuel a day supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The POL team works tirelessly to improve fuel efficiency, saving the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Air
April 4, 2018
F-35 weapons load competition tests Airmen’s skills

Air Force Reservists in the 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron went head-to-head with their active duty counterparts during an F-35 weapons load competition April 2.
April 3, 2018
Patrick Air Force Base community welcomes home fallen hero

The Patrick Air Force Base community came out in full force to honor Master Sgt. William Posch who was brought home April 4. He died in a helicopter crash in Iraq last month.
March 30, 2018
Women of Weather: Hurricane Hunters make a difference

Some little girls might dream about being princesses; but others dream about becoming a Hurricane Hunter and flying into the most powerful storms on earth.
March 30, 2018
AF Reserve Command announces outstanding Airmen

Winners chosen for the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Airman of the Year awards
March 29, 2018
Wing pays tribute to fallen pararescuemen during memorial

It was a roller coaster of emotions for the approximately 1,500 people who joined together from across the globe to pay tribute to pararescuemen Master Sgt. William Posch and Staff Sgt. Carl Enis in aircraft Hangar 750, March 27.
March 28, 2018
Hill fighter wings host fifth-gen summit

About 30 senior leaders from fifth-generation F-22 and F-35 units across the Air Force will converge here for a summit hosted by the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, March 27-29.
March 27, 2018
Opted into BRS? Don’t forget this important step

A major benefit of the Blended Retirement System (BRS) is the free money you can now get from your service: Each time you contribute to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement account, your service will match it, up to 5 percent of your pay.
March 26, 2018
AFOTEC and Reserve set total force standard

There’s a place where the total force initiative is hard at work. Some even say it is the model that the Air Force and all the other services should emulate.