• Missile communications train for field

    When it comes to ensuring the U.S.'s intercontinental ballistic missiles are ready at a moment's notice, an essential piece to the puzzle is proper maintenance on its communications network.This is where the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron Missile Communications training section comes into

  • Hill AFB maintainers break record using "Art of the Possible"

    The 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group's C-130 team recently shattered their aircraft delivery performance record by delivering an aircraft in 107 flow days.The 572nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron completed the aircraft Dec. 18, 2014 and bested their previous record by 10 days.Officials said it was a

  • Modernization is a must for the nuclear enterprise

    The Air Force's priorities for modernization and continuous improvement in the nuclear enterprise were the top of discussion during the Air Force Association's monthly breakfast Jan. 20 in Arlington, Virginia."This nuclear deterrent is as relevant and is as needed today as it was in January of

  • Hill pilots visit local veterans

    Last week a room full of veterans at the George E. Wahlen Veteran's Home in Ogden, many with American flags hooked to their wheelchairs, gathered to hear captain Tim "Check" Six, a pilot in the 4th Fighter Squadron and Capt. Brad "Scooby" Hunt, pilot in the 421st Fighter Squadron, each in the 388th

  • Commentary: Let's remember Hill AFB namesake

    This year marks the 75th anniversary of Hill Air Force Base, but have you ever wondered where the base got its name? Moreover, if you know the base is named after Ployer "Pete" Hill, who was he and what can we remember about him?Hill was a pioneer aviator. He piloted nearly every Army Air Corps