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  • The Air Force detonates a solid-rocket motor June 2, 2015, at the Utah Test and Training Range in Utah. A series of large detonation operations will begin in early August and last through the end of September 2018 at the range. The destruction of the motors is occurring to eliminate aged propellant, and as part of international treaties to reduce the number of ballistic missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

    Air Force begins large detonations at Utah Test and Training Range

    The Air Force will begin large detonation operations at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) today and lasting through the end of September 2020. The detonations will occur two or three times a week and involve destroying the rocket motors and solid propellant of Air Force and Navy ballistic missiles.
  • An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubree Milks)

    Nuclear digital sustainment team wins acquisition award

    A digital sustainment team for the next U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) recently won one of the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive’s Product Support Innovation awards.
  • A photo of the 34th Fighter Squadron homecoming from deployment.

    Final Airmen, aircraft from 34th FS deployment return to Hill

    The final groups of Airmen from the active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings returned home this week following a six-month deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
  • Team Hill Frontlines: Wendell "Joe" Webb

    Team Hill Frontlines: Wendell "Joe" Webb

    Wendell "Joe" Webb works in the 414th Supply Chain Management Squadron as a lead equipment specialist. His job entails ensuring 100% positive inventory control of nuclear weapons related materiel. He is also responsible for bringing on-line the new NWRM tail kit assembly for the B61 Gravity Nuclear Weapon to be deployed both stateside and at overseas locations. He is from Visalia, California, and his hobbies include riding his Harley Davidson Road Glide Ultra, camping, and ATV trail riding.

  • Base commander urges face coverings on and off base

    As the base and surrounding communities continue to reopen some facilities and services that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the installation commander is urging base personnel and families to stay vigilant when it comes to wearing face coverings.
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the new 419th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Matthew "Eddie" Fritz, addresses wing personnel via video from the Hill Air Force Base flightline

    Fritz takes command of 419 FW

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – During this weekend’s monthly Unit Training Assembly, the 419th Fighter Wing will welcome new commander, Col. Matthew "Eddie" Fritz. Fritz previously served as commander for the 44th Fighter Group, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. He replaced Col. Regina "Torch" Sabric, who had served as commander since April 2018. Due
  • The Ogden Air Logistics Center became the worldwide system and maintenance manager for the F-16 in 1976. The first F-16 to come to Hill AFB for depot maintenance arrived on June 29, 1979. This began a depot maintenance program at the Ogden ALC that continues to the present.

    The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing and arrival of the F-16 at Hill AFB

    On December 12, 1975, the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force announced its plan to relocate the 1550th Aircrew Training and Test Wing from Hill AFB to Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The reassignment of the 1550th made available the space necessary to concurrently relocate the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, equipped with 54 F-4D aircraft, from Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, to Hill AFB. Access to the Hill Air Force Range (now the Utah Test and Training Range, or UTTR) for support in completing required weapons training played a key role in the 388th TFW’s reassignment to the installation.
  • Digital twin

    AFMC Digital Campaign aims to modernize, streamline life cycle process

    The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new Digital Campaign to modernize and streamline the life cycle process of Air Force platforms and systems, ensuring warfighters have the technology required to maintain a competitive advantage over adversaries.“Transitioning to a digital AFMC enterprise is a priority for our command and is foundational
  • Team Hill Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Williams

    Team Hill Frontlines: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Williams

    Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Williams works in the 75th Operations Support Squadron as a weather craftsman working with the aircraft on base to ensure safe launches and provide up-to-date weather information. He is from South Charlestion, West Virginia, and his hobbies include skateboarding, video games, going to music shows, long walks at the dog park, and hanging out with his wife. 
  • Austin Eberle and Collin Lindeman, both System Test engineers, 518 Software Engineering Squadron, preform software test and evaluation on an F-16 simulator, May 26, 2020, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

    309th SMXG adapts to change and continues support

    Adapting to a changing work environment, the 309th Software Maintenance Wing and Software Engineering Group, units in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, have worked through many challenges associated with COVID-19, while continuing to provide mission support to the warfighter and maintain mission readiness.
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