• Obama visits Hill AFB to talk economy, solar industry jobs

    President Barack Obama spoke here today during his first visit to the state as commander in chief.The president addressed a group of Utah elected officials, base leadership, and news media at Hill's solar array to announce a program called Solar Ready Vets, which seeks to train veterans for jobs in

  • Outdoor adventures continue for Airmen thanks to partnership with Weber State

    Hill Air Force Base's Outdoor Recreation and Weber State Outdoor Program signed a memorandum of understanding on March 18 formalizing a partnership to facilitate adventure-based programs and events for Airmen and students.In the spring of 2013, Hill AFB Outdoor Recreation, Tickets and Travel program

  • 419th Fighter Wing Airmen simulate war scenarios

    When Air Force reservists are called off to duty, hours of preparation typically precede the call.That preparation can take many forms, sometimes mundane and sometimes exciting, but not often is it as "real-life" as it was earlier this month for a group of troops from Hill Air Force Base's reserve

  • Bald is beautiful: Airmen shave heads to support pilot's daughter

    Nearly 80 Airmen from the 419th Fighter Wing and 388th Fighter Wing shaved their heads March 23 to show support for six-year-old Gracie, who is undergoing chemotherapy while battling lymphoblastic lymphoma.Gracie is the daughter of Maj. Nathan Litz, an F-16 pilot and 419th chief of safety. During

  • South gate construction will close lane

    Construction at South Gate Drive and Balmer Road on Hill Air Force Base will begin March 23 and is scheduled to continue through June 15.The project will add an additional lane of traffic to the outbound side of the South Gate. During construction, there will be intermittent closures to one lane of