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March 23, 2017
Hill’s F-16s: Celebrating 40 years of combat airpower, part 1

Forty years ago, the United States Air Force announced that the 388th Fighter Wing would be the first unit to transition to the F-16 Fighting Falcon, now more commonly known as the Viper. Thirty-eight years ago, the first operational F-16A took to the skies here and the Viper has been slipping the
March 17, 2017
Hill AFB regenerates F-16s for Indonesian Air Force

The fifth of six "ferry cells" to deliver F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the Ogden Air Logistics Complex to the Indonesian Air Force departed Hill AFB earlier this week.
March 6, 2017
International Buffet brings a world of food to Hill

F-16 Foreign Liaison Officers (FLO) and their families shared food, drink and culture from 12 countries with colleagues and friends during the annual International Buffet here, March 1.
Feb. 24, 2017
Maintainers compete for Load Crew of the Year

Maintainers from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings went head-to-head at a bomb-loading competition at Hill AFB Feb. 24 to determine the load crew of the year. Teams consisted of previous load-crew-of-the-quarter winners.
Nov. 17, 2016
AF selects Holloman AFB as preferred location for interim F-16 training squadrons

The Air Force selected Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the preferred alternative for the interim home for two F-16 Fighting Falcon training squadrons created to increase fighter pilot production as the service faces a growing pilot shortage.
Aug. 30, 2016
F-35A continues fifth-generation tradition of air superiority against legacy aircraft

Years ago, Lt. Col. Brad Bashore flew against the F-22 Raptor as an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot. Now, as an F-35A Lightning II pilot at this year’s exercise Northern Lightning, it was his turn to deliver fire from the clouds.

Hill’s F-16s: Celebrating 40 years of combat airpower, part 1

Hill AFB regenerates F-16s for Indonesian Air Force

International Buffet brings a world of food to Hill

Maintainers compete for Load Crew of the Year

AF selects Holloman AFB as preferred location for interim F-16 training squadrons

F-35A continues fifth-generation tradition of air superiority against legacy aircraft