• Freedom250 flyover set to connect Utah communities on Independence Day

    The U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 419th Fighter Wing and the Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Wing have finalized the flight path for their joint Freedom250 Fourth of July flyover, revealing a massive flight route designed to reach communities across northern, central, and eastern Utah to celebrate the

  • Military Salute Picnic coming to Hill AFB on Aug. 7

    All active-duty, Guard and Reserve members stationed at Hill Air Force Base, along with their families, are invited to attend the annual Military Salute Picnic on Friday, Aug. 7. The free event is hosted by the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee and will take place at Centennial Park, located

  • Where pavement ends: Hill AFB acquires unique off-road firefighting asset

    Hill Air Force Base's Fire and Emergency Services recently demonstrated the new Polaris DAGOR-based MARK 1 firefighting vehicle, a versatile off-road asset designed to extend emergency response capabilities far beyond paved runways. As one of only three installations to permanently host the vehicle,

  • 309th MXSG centralizes tooling support to boost sustainment readiness

    The 309th Maintenance Support Group at Hill Air Force Base has modernized its logistics operations by centralizing global tooling support for its local depot mechanics and six geographically separated units. This streamlined approach removes administrative burdens from maintainers, allowing them to

  • Utah schools formally inducted into Purple Star program

    Military and state education leaders gathered at the Lehi Adobe Center June 2 to formally induct 78 Utah schools into the Purple Star School Program. The Purple Star designation is a state-sponsored recognition awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to the educational and

  • 309th AMXG welcomes new commander

    Col. Julian T. Thomas took command of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 9, 2026. The unit is responsible for depot level maintenance on several major aircraft platforms and delivering critical expeditionary repair capabilities for the warfighter.