@388fw

The 388th Fighter Wing delivers combat capability to deploy, employ, and sustain F-35As worldwide and operates the Utah Test and Training Range.

 Hill Air Force Base
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Joined July 2011
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Homecoming! Active-duty and Reserve Airmen from the 388th and @419fw recently returned home following a deployment in support of U.S. Central Command operations. Check out the link for more info: 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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Four F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters conducted a missing-man formation flyover above the Afton Cemetery on Aug. 14, 2026, to honor retired Maj. Gen. Neil L. Eddins, the 388th Fighter Wing's first commander at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Read more here: 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…

388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB honor service, legacy with flyover, funer

AFTON, Wyo. – Four F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters conducted a missing-man formation flyover above the Afton Cemetery on Aug. 14, 2026, to honor retired Maj. Gen. Neil L. Eddins, the 388th Fighter

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We'll be night flying starting June 22 and continuing through the first week of July. Night flying is scheduled to be completed by midnight most days, and is limited to what is required to remain proficient in deployable skills. 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…

Night flying scheduled for late June, early July

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings are scheduled to conduct local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lightning II starting June 22 and continuing

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Did you see lightning over SLC last night? 📷 A four-ship of F-35s from the 388th Fighter Wing performed a flyover for the Utah Talons home opener, while returning from a routine training mission.
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We know the holding pattern caused a few questions, so we want to thank the Salt Lake City community for their patience and continued support of Hill AFB!
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ICYMI the "Rude Rams" of the 34th Fighter Squadron at @HAFB earned the coveted Raytheon Trophy as the @usairforce top fighter Squadron. 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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For much of March, a contingent of Dutch F-35A Lightning IIs, along with support personnel from across the RNLASF Air Combat Command, have been deployed to Hill Air Force Base for exercise Lightning Forge. Read more here: 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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Heads up to the local community. We'll be night flying through much of March. Details here: 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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Due to inclement weather, the 388th Fighter Wing has authorized an early release for day shift today. For further questions please contact your immediate supervisor. Stay safe on the roads.
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Major Scott Lafferty, a weapons officer and F-35A pilot with the 34th Fighter Squadron, recently won the esteemed General Robbie Risner Award for his contributions to the Air Force mission in 2025. 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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Welcome home Rude Rams! Airmen from the active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings returned to @hafb Utah this week after a deployment to the Central Command area of responsibility. 🌎🐾🪖🇺🇸
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If the Airmen of the 388th Fighter Wing aren’t in combat, they are preparing for combat in a continuous cycle of training that keeps them ready to field the F-35A Lightning II anywhere in the world. 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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We fly over #Ogden every day, but this evening our F-35A Lightning IIs will be a little closer to downtown as we support the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo Military Appreciation Night with a flyover at 7:30 p.m. Thank you to the community who support our mission and our Airmen. 🪖🇺🇸
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Our hearts are heavy today over the loss of a fellow Airman. 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…

388th Fighter Wing Airman killed in accident at Causey Reservoir

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, -- An Airman assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing died following an accident at Causey Reservoir in Weber County at approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.Airman 1st Class

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This Memorial Day weekend, we honor the sacrifices of the 388th FW wingmen who gave all before us. Their legacy of courage and sacrifice spans decades. Who are you honoring this Memorial Day? Share their names and stories below #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #Wingmen 🇺🇸
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We’ll be night flying next week from @HAFB Most flying is scheduled to be completed by 11 p.m., but times can change based on a number of factors. Check out the link for more info. 🪖🌖⚡️ 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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Last week, Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing and other units from @HAFB completed a regional Agile Combat Employment exercise with the F-35A Lightning II, operating from forward and contingency locations. 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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Our mission is simple: "Deliver F-35 dominance... anytime, anywhere" 🇺🇸
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Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing will sharpen their combat employment and readiness capabilities during an exercise here next week. Tooele County and Wendover residents will notice increased aircraft activity and military presence. No disruptions to local services are expected.
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The exercise will also include night flying, with operations scheduled to be completed by midnight most days. READ MORE HERE: 388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Articl…
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