• Video: 421st Fighter Squadron F-16s arrive at Osan AB

    Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing and the Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing recently deployed to the Republic of Korea for several months demonstrating continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the Asia-Pacific Region.Pilots, maintainers and operations Airmen flew from Hill Air

  • June officer RIF board to offer voluntary separation pay

    The Air Force will convene an officer reduction in force board June 16 to evaluate eligible officers for retention, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Jan. 27. Officers who meet the RIF board and are not selected for retention must separate by Jan. 31, 2015.RIF is among several fiscal 2014

  • Force shaping board to convene in July

    The Air Force will convene a fiscal 2014 Force Shaping Board here July 14 to consider eligible officers within competitive categories for continued retention, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Jan. 27.Categories include line of the Air Force, LAF-judge advocate, biomedical sciences corps,

  • F-35 PEO: F-35 Lightning II will be ready for 'prime time'

    Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, who heads the Pentagon's F-35 program office, visited Hill Air Force Base Jan. 21 to discuss the weapon system with senior leaders and to see firsthand the installation's F-35 depot maintenance operations that began in Sept. 2013.During his visit, Bogdan gave an interview to

  • Join the fight against suicide; townhall meetings set for February

    Suicide is a problem in our work centers and in our communities. Attempting to curtail the death toll is a responsibility we all share. While the Air Force has a robust suicide prevention program, deaths by suicide in theworkforce as well as family members continues.In February, Hill AFB is

  • Commentary: Another year -- Leadership in the challenges ahead

    A whirlwind of amazing accomplishments, historical changes and incredible challenges occurred in 2013 for our Air Force. Last year at this time no one would have believed that sequestration, furloughs and a government shut down would become realities, but they all did. As we enter a new year we are