• ALC software team acheives highest level of capability model

    Meeting and exceeding standards for software development helped the 309th Software Maintenance Group and 516th Software Maintenance Squadron achieve a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) v1.3, Level 5 rating on March 26.The CMMI v1.3, Level 5 rating is the highest possible rating level

  • Air Force nuclear mission embraces culture of empowerment

    The top military leaders for strategic forces from the Department of Defense, Navy and Air Force testified on the state of the nuclear enterprise to members of Congress April 22, during an Armed Services Committee hearing."Let me first say the Airmen are doing an outstanding job every single day,

  • Hill AFB named "Tree City USA" for 22nd Consecutive Year

    For the 22nd year in a row, Hill Air Force Base has been named a Tree City USA for its commitment in keeping the base green with trees.Hill achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the Arbor Day Foundation's requirements for managing its forest. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the

  • Commentary: Recycling on base turns trash into treasure

    April 22 marked the 45th annual celebration of Earth Day, and Hill Air Force Base joined the world in this annual pause to contemplate protection of the environment.Hill's commitment to managing the national resources we are charged with preserving here and at the Utah Test and Training Range is

  • HAFB Motorcycle Rodeo emphasizes safety rules

    Aircraft Mechanic Cody Dayton has been riding his Yamaha V Star motorcycle only for a month, but has already noticed how dangerous it can be as a rider, with very few drivers paying attention to motorcyclists on the road."People just don't see you. It doesn't matter how many reflector belts I have

  • F-35 program 'on right track'

    Despite its numerous setbacks, the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter program is on the right track to meet aircraft delivery deadlines, the program's executive officer told a House Armed Services Committee panel April 14.Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan updated members of the committee's tactical