• F-35 nears completion of all-weather testing

    For the past four months, an F-35 Lightning II has endured extreme weather temperatures to certify the fleet to deploy to any corner of the world.An F-35B from the F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force in Maryland, has undergone rigorous climatic testing at the 96th Test Wing's McKinley Climatic

  • Air Force presents FY 16 budget request

    The Air Force presented its fiscal year 2016 President's Budget request Feb. 2, following the Defense Department and sister services budget briefings.The Air Force fiscal year 2016 budget request supports the defense strategy and combatant commander requirements. It continues readiness recovery,

  • Hill Tax Center offers free services

    For those looking for tax assistance, the base tax center is open now through April 17. The center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in  the Poe Conference Center, in building 1295, with five volunteers on hand for free, walk-in service for active-duty, Reserve or Guard members on Title 10

  • $1B Air Force ICBM contract includes work at Hill AFB

    A nearly $1 billion defense contract that involves maintaining the United States' intercontinental missile reserve will bring a cluster of new work to Hill Air Force Base.According to the Department of Defense contracts office, the U.S. Air Force just awarded Northrop Grumman Corp. a contract for

  • Some temporary, seasonal, interim employees eligable for health benefits

    Some temporary, seasonal and intermittent employees are now eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program (FEHB), said Office of Personnel Management officials.Temporary, seasonal or intermittent employees who anticipate working 130 or more hours per month for 90