AFMC News

Oct. 29, 2020
Deployed Hill Airman receives STEP promotion

Earlier this week, Tech. Sgt. Zachary Hunter with the 75th Medical Group was notified that he received his technical sergeant stripe under the Air Force's Stripes for Exceptional Performers, or STEP, program during a surprise morale call from 75th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Jenise Carroll.
Oct. 28, 2020
AFOTEC stands up GBSD, ICBM detachment

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., stood up Detachment 3 at Hill Air Force Base Oct. 1 to provide operational test and support for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) and other related Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Oct. 21, 2020
Hill AFB units reattach wings on repurposed F-35

Units at Hill Air Force Base recently collaborated to reattach the wings of a damaged F-35A Lightning II aircraft repurposed as a maintenance trainer and test bed for developing new Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) procedures and technologies. The aircraft referred to as AF-27 was condemned
Oct. 20, 2020
Retired Air Force chief emphasizes ‘self-care’ for Airmen

As part of ongoing campaign to promote resilience and build connectedness within the ranks, Hill Air Force Base recently hosted leadership and resiliency coach, retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley. This is the second year Brinkley visited with Team Hill’s Airmen, speaking to them in-depth
Oct. 2, 2020
How service members and military spouses can vote from anywhere

The November election is rapidly approaching – Nov. 3. Don’t miss your opportunity to make an impact. If you’re active-duty military or a military spouse claiming residency in another state, you have two options for voting.
Sept. 28, 2020
AFSC’s top leaders visit Hill Air Force Base

Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi, AFSC command chief master sergeant, visited Hill Air Force Base Sept. 21-23 to see Team Hill operations and to spend time with the base’s Airmen.
Aug. 25, 2020
Normally unheard and unseen, a Predator drone is now on display

Adding to an already impressive aircraft collection, an MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft, commonly referred to as a drone, is now on public display at the Hill Aerospace Museum.
Aug. 24, 2020
Airmen focus on readiness during Phase 1 and 2 exercise

Airmen in the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill Air Force Base concluded a Phase 1 exercise this week, successfully showcasing the wing’s ability to deploy at a moment’s notice. The Air Force routinely holds such exercises, which tests a unit’s overall readiness including its ability to get Airmen and
July 2, 2020
Hill AFB civilian retires after 62 years of military, civil service

Donald F. Douglas, 83, retired April 3 after working a combined 62 years for the IRS and Air Force. Leading up to his retirement, Douglas worked in landing gear as a material expediter for the 532nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron.
June 19, 2020
Hill Airman one of Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The Air Force recently named Senior Airman Roxanne Darien, a community health technician with the 75th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, as one of the service’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.
May 12, 2020
Hill Airman wins Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award

An Ogden Air Logistics Complex Airman was awarded the Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award for 2019. The Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award is an Air Force-level award that recognizes base-level military and civil service aircraft, munitions, and missile maintenance personnel who have demonstrated the highest degree
May 8, 2020
Managing COVID-19: Ogden ALC's 309th Commodities Maintenance Group continues to thrive

The 309th Commodities Maintenance Group, part of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, is not letting up during the COVID-19 pandemic when it comes to supporting the warfighter. The 309th CMXG is the technical repair center for landing gear, wheels, brakes, secondary power systems,
May 4, 2020
Childcare providers continue to support Hill families using special guidelines

Service members are critical to carrying out the Air Force mission, which is why the Child Development Center and School Age Care program at Hill Air Force Base have continued to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC and School Age Care program at the Youth Center are providing weekly care
May 1, 2020
Hill AFB reopening some facilities, services

Beginning Monday, May 4, Hill Air Force Base will begin reopening some of its facilities and services consistent with state and local guidelines.
May 1, 2020
514th FLTS ‘taxi service’ supports aircraft deliveries for warfighters

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 514th Flight Test Squadron started a “taxi service” initiative to help keep aircraft inductions and deliveries from warfighting units, to and from the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, on-track.

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