Hill AFB fighter wings conduct night flying Published May 30, 2014 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will conduct night flying missions during a surge exercise June 3-5. Local residents may hear F-16s flying during the night hours as pilots continue to sharpen their night-time combat flying skills. The active-duty 388th FW and Reserve 419th FW are required to train at night to maintain their readiness and all-weather capabilities. A surge exercise also provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate aircraft maintenance resiliency and operational agility. The wings limit their night operations to what is required to remain proficient in night-flying training. When on the surge schedule, the wings will increase their normal day-to-day workload and conduct missions from approximately 6 a.m. until just before midnight. The 388th and 419th continue to train regularly, ensuring they can rapidly provide expeditionary air combat capability in defense of our nation.