Hill Air Force Base News

Air Force repurposes condemned F-35 aircraft for training aids

Todd Cromar, 75 ABW/PA — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:35:00 GMT

Airmen here are currently involved in transforming a condemned F-35A Lightning II into sectional training aids for use during instruction of F-35 maintainers.

Ogden ALC’s 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron earns LAMP Award

Capt. Ryan VanArtsdalen, 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:34:17 GMT

Since the establishment of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex Logistics Airmen Mastering Possibilities (LAMP) award in May 2019, it has been awarded monthly to Ogden ALC’s units and teams that have gone above and beyond in making the complex a more efficient and better place to work.

729th ACS enhance readiness with Raging Bull Exercise

Cynthia Griggs — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:37:20 GMT

During the month of September, the 729th Air Control Squadron participated in Raging Bull, the unit’s largest exercise of the year. Airmen from the squadron convoyed from Hill Air Force Base to historic Wendover Airfield located in Utah’s western desert.

New software development system saves time, money and benefits warfighter

Todd Cromar, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:41:00 GMT

Software engineers in the 517th Software Engineering Squadron have developed a new workflow system and software development methodology to significantly reduce the time it takes to deliver software to customers.

Stay healthy for the holidays

DoD News — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:23:00 GMT

Make sure you stay well during this holiday season by learning more with Hill Civilian Health Promotion Service this month at a 'Healthy for the Holidays' class from 11-11:30 a.m. Dec. 18 at building 533.

Hill AFB hours for Christmas, New Year’s Day, AFMC Family Days

DoD News — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:03:00 GMT

The holiday season is in full swing and most Hill AFB offices and services will be closed or have limited hours Dec. 24-25 for the AFMC Family Day and Christmas Day, and Dec.31-Jan. 1 for the AFMC Family Day and New Year’s Day.

MPF adds walk-in service for CAC renewals

Kendahl Johnson — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:03:00 GMT

With the hiring of four additional part-time employees, the Military Personnel Flight has added walk-in service for Common Access Card renewals.

Hill offers one last flu clinic

DoD News — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:37:00 GMT

The Davis County Health Department, in cooperation with the 75th Medical Group, will offer flu shots, mist, and Pneumonia and TDAP vaccinations to civilian federal service employees, contractors and all Tricare beneficiaries at from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 27 at Fellowship Hall located in the Hill Chapel.

388th FW, 419th FW fly 10,000th F-35A sortie

DoD News — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:10:00 GMT

Maj. Daniel Toftness, a reservist in the 419th Fighter Wing, departs for a sortie in an F-35A Lightning II Oct. 18, 2018, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The flight marked the 10,000th sortie with the aircraft at Hill since the first operational F-35s arrived in September 2015.

AFOSI seeks enlisted Airmen for duty as special agents

DoD News — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:45:00 GMT

Do you have what it takes to be a apecial agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations? If you are looking to serve at a higher lever in your Air Force career and are ready for a challenge, AFOSI may be for you.

Building, practicing fire evacuation plans saves lives

DoD News — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:47:00 GMT

Recognized across the country, Fire Prevention Week occurred Oct. 7-13 and this year promoted the theme, "Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – Fire can happen anywhere" to highlight the importance of being aware of fire safety hazards and responding when a fire occurs.

388th, 419th FW's weapons load crews compete

388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:54:00 GMT

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, -- Loading weapons on an aircraft is a coordinated effort, requiring

Wheelchair basketball game raises disability awareness

Todd Cromar — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:01:00 GMT

The base’s annual wheelchair basketball game took place Oct. 3 and has become a fun way to not only showcase the skills of wheelchair athletes, but also to celebrate disability awareness month. Held at the Warrior Fitness Center, leadership from units across the base faced off against a semi-professional wheelchair basketball team, the Ogden Wheelin' Wildcats.

‘Feds Feed Families’ campaign wrapping up at Hill Commissary

DoD News — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:06:00 GMT

It’s your last chance to get involved with the 2018 ‘Feds Feed Families’ campaign as it comes to a close Oct. 18. Since August, the Hill Commissary has served as a common collection point for the Feds Feed Families, which serves to collect food items that are then donated to area food banks.

Renovations to begin at building 430

DoD News — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:19:09 GMT

Two phases of construction inside building 430 will begin this month and are expected to last until mid-January. The building houses a number of Hill’s customer service organizations, including the Common Access Card Office where base IDs are issued and renewed.

New tech to ease F-35A flight line maintenance

388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:45:00 GMT

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Maintainers on Hill’s flight line are beginning to utilize new

AFSC commander visits Hill

DoD News — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:39:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland visited Hill Air Force Base this week. It was his first trip to the installation since taking command of the Air Force Sustainment Center Aug. 7.

DOWNSIZED Challenge open to Hill AFB civilians, military

DoD News — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:42:58 GMT

Reshape your life this fall with the DOWNSIZED Challenge. The challenge encourages participants to

388th Airmen help Hill Aerospace Museum host historic SR-71 visit

388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:32:00 GMT

The Hill Aerospace Museum, with the help of volunteers from the 388th Fighter Wing, hosted 18 former

Museum features ‘Plane Talk’ lecture series in October

Robb Alexander — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:32:06 GMT

The Hill Aerospace Museum will host a “Plane Talk” speaker series Saturdays at 1 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Each week, guest speakers feature topics related to the heritage of Hill AFB, the U.S. Air Force, other military branches, and many other subjects related aerospace and the defense industry. The speaker series is open to the public and admission is free.