Hill Air Force Base, Military Base

F-15E Strike Eagles from the 389th Fighter Squadron on the ramp, Aug. 15, 2018, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The 389th FS from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, was at Hill AFB to participate in the Air Force’s Weapons System Evaluation Program known as Combat Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Hill Air Force Base has played a major role in the United States Air Force war fighting efforts from WWII to the present day.

Hill is a hub of activity for the depot maintenance of numerous aircraft and weapons systems, as well as other military logistics and parts programs.

The base is also home to the 75th Air Base Wing and the flying activities of the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings.

Hill Air Force Base Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1940 – present
Controlled by: Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)
Current Commander: Colonel Daniel Cornelius
Garrison: 75th Air Base Wing
Base Occupants: 75th Air Base Wing, 388th Fighter Wing, 419th Fighter Wing
Open to the Public: No