• 421st Fighter Squadron returns to Hill AFB

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hundreds of Airmen from the expeditionary 421st Fighter Squadron returned here today 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 both Airmen from

  • 388th FW pilot becomes first in Air Force to hit 1,000 flying hours in F-35A

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – On Oct. 22, 388th Fighter Wing pilots flew a four-on-six tactical intercept mission over the Utah Test and Training Range in the F-35A Lightning II, using sensors and stealth to take on the enemy. The sortie lasted roughly two hours.It would have been just like any of the

  • Hill AFB units reattach wings on repurposed F-35

    Units at Hill Air Force Base recently collaborated to reattach the wings of a damaged F-35A Lightning II aircraft repurposed as a maintenance trainer and test bed for developing new Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) procedures and technologies. The aircraft referred to as AF-27 was condemned

  • Retired Air Force chief emphasizes ‘self-care’ for Airmen

    As part of ongoing campaign to promote resilience and build connectedness within the ranks, Hill Air Force Base recently hosted leadership and resiliency coach, retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley. This is the second year Brinkley visited with Team Hill’s Airmen, speaking to them in-depth

  • Air Force plans prescribed burn on Utah Test and Training Range

    The Air Force plans a prescribed burn today through Oct. 23 on the Utah Test and Training Range’s North Range, which is located north of Interstate 80 between Wendover and Tooele. Travelers on I-80, near Exit 62, may notice fire and smoke during the burn period.

  • AFMC successfully navigates Fiscal Year 2020 challenges

    With a focus rooted in the ability to sustain the mission and an eye towards long-term expansion and growth, the Air Force Materiel Command successfully executed a $67 billion portfolio in Fiscal Year 2020, ensuring operational mission success for our warfighters.