• Father from Hill AFB reunites with son in Afghanistan

    After two years apart, a deployed father from Hill AFB and his son were reunited at a re-enlistment ceremony in Afghanistan.The last time U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Carmelo Vega Martinez saw his son, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jean Vega Martinez, was more than two years ago when the junior NCO

  • More DoD civilian workforce shaping initiatives to come

    Air Force officials announced additional civilian workforce shaping initiatives March 26 in compliance with mandatory funding targets and continuing civilian workforce rebalance to meet skill demands for fiscal 2014 and beyond.The programs will run in parallel with military programs, said Lt. Gen.

  • Annual summit assists military families with special needs

    Moving across the country or across the world can be difficult for any service member, but for military families with special needs, relocating presents an entirely new and unique set of challenges.Last week, Hill Air Force Base hosted its annual Special Needs Summit -- a one-stop shop for

  • Team Hill urged to 'Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault'

    This year as we head into Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we are being told to "Live Our Values: Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault." This statement implies that we already hold the tools we need in our Air Force Core Values to stop the violence and tragedy of a sexual assault. From day one we

  • Ogden ALC completes organic mods on first F-35

    The Ogden Air Logistics Complex completed the Air Force's first organic depot modifications on an F-35 Lightning II.The F-35A variant aircraft, arrived at Hill AFB in mid-September 2013, and received four structural modifications intended to strengthen areas of the aircraft and extend its service

  • 'Spring Into Shape' wellness challenge

    During April and May, Hill Air Force Base will promote a Spring Into Shape wellness challenge.Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative on how to safely lose weight and be physically active. Participants will receive a free copy of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss DVD at the