June 18, 2026 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,
June 16, 2026 Opening the conversation through baseball MLB alumni teamed up with Hill Air Force Base, the Utah National Guard, and local first responders June 13 for In the Open, a candid, small-group discussion focused on mental health and resilience.
June 16, 2026 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
June 15, 2026 Detonation season continues at Hill AFB A large rocket motor detonation is scheduled today at the Utah Test and Training Range as part of the Air Force’s ongoing effort to safely eliminate outdated rocket motors.
June 9, 2026 Team Hill celebrates new Chief Master Sergeants Team Hill welcomed the newest chief master sergeants to the rank during a recognition ceremony held June 5 at The Gallery at Young Venues in Layton.Reaching chief master sergeant is a milestone achieved by only 1% of the Air Force’s total enlisted force.
June 9, 2026 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