388th Fighter Wing

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

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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.
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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: https://t.co/nh0eJ1D6hA

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Heads up to the local community. We'll be night flying through much of March. Details here: https://t.co/7l2qWzvMPC

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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.

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[388th Fighter Wing @388fw]

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.

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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.

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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. 🪖🌖⚡️

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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.
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Our mission is simple: "Deliver F-35 dominance... anytime, anywhere" 🇺🇸

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The exercise will also include night flying, with operations scheduled to be completed by midnight most days. READ MORE HERE: https://t.co/UIK0a0P5SS

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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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As a reminder, we're night flying through the end of March to retain and hone our 24/7 combat readiness and flying capabilities with the F-35A.

https://t.co/6MmKRqCEkF

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If you live in or near SLC, you may have noticed some aircraft activity last night. Six of our F-35s were diverted to land at Salt Lake City International Airport due to weather conditions at Hill Air Force Base. Salt Lake is often used in inclement weather.

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We'll be night flying through March - scheduled to be completed most days by 10:30 p.m. This training is crucial for our pilots and maintainers to remain combat ready.

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Here's a "blast" from the past 💥 Firing the F-35A's 25mm GAU/22 Gatling gun in training for the first time at the Utah Test and Training Range in 2018. The F-35A cannon can fire frangible, explosive and armor piercing rounds.