Feb. 4, 2022 Military members help identify exceptional family members before a new assignment As military members with dependents receive a permanent change of station notification, an initial action that should be accomplished quickly is a family member travel screening.Completing the automated FMTS process helps identify people who require assistance through the exceptional family member
Jan. 3, 2022 Hand-painting key to high-tech stealth With stealth designed-in from day one, the F-35 has an unmatched ability to evade enemy detection and enter contested airspace. The F-35’s aligned edges, reduced engine signature, internal carriage of weapons and fuel and embedded sensors all contribute to its unique stealth performance.
Nov. 8, 2021 Air Force civic leaders visit Hill AFB Community leaders from across the U.S. participating in the Air and Space Force Civic Leader Program visited Hill Nov. 4-5 to see firsthand the missions supported by the Airmen and Guardians here.The stopover at Hill Air Force Base was the culmination of a visit to three installations that 36 of the
Nov. 8, 2021 Air Force civic leaders visit Hill AFB Community leaders from across the U.S. participating in the Air and Space Force Civic Leader Program visited Hill Nov. 4-5 to see firsthand the missions supported by the Airmen and Guardians here.The stopover at Hill Air Force Base was the culmination of a visit to three installations that 36 of the
March 4, 2021 Air Force Chief of Staff visits Hill Air Force Base During his first visit to Hill AFB as CSAF, he met with Airmen and immersed himself with Hill AFB’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent and F-35 Lightning II mission sets.
Aug. 25, 2020 Course developed at Hill AFB speeds training for new F-35 crew chiefs Crew chiefs newly-assigned to the F-35 have direct access to professional development thanks to a course recently created at Hill Air Force Base, which may be implemented throughout the Air Force. The first class of Airmen graduated Friday from the F-35 Crew Chief Upgrade Training course, which was
March 18, 2020 Resources are available for those with needs as impacts of Coronavirus spread The effects of the Coronavirus reach far beyond physical health, into many areas of daily life – from empty store shelves, to layoffs or lower paychecks, to stress and anxiety. Military families are not immune, especially those who may have members deployed. However, they are not alone. Hill Air
Aug. 7, 2019 Record-setting first sortie for wing's newest F-35A Aircraft tail number 5261 left Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, Texas, production facility a little after 8 a.m. Aug. 1, landed at Hill Air Force Base at 10 a.m., and by 3 p.m. had taken off on its first combat training mission.
Nov. 14, 2018 F-35 maintainers at Hill AFB shaping future with BOLT After several months, an innovative program in the 388th Fighter Wing is proving it has the potential to deliver combat power more efficiently and may shape how the Air Force determines future requirements to sustain F-35A Lightning II operations.
Oct. 5, 2018 New tech to ease F-35A flight line maintenance HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Maintainers on Hill’s flight line are beginning to utilize new high-tech, hand-held tablets to work on the F-35A, America’s most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft.“I am passionate about my job and I want to do it well. These tablets are going to help me do that,” said