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  • Massachusetts Security Forces Train on Virtual Reality

    OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – Defenders from the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 102nd Security Forces Squadron sharpened their skills using virtual reality during a use-of-force training Feb. 8, stepping into simulated real-world scenarios that challenged them to make rapid decisions

  • Building a stronger recruiting force for the NCANG

    RALEIGH, N.C. — For the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) recruiting and retention team, continuous improvement begins with understanding the people behind the recruiting mission.The NCANG recruiting and retention team participated in an in-person performance assessment and team development

  • 194th Air Support Operations Group cuts ribbon on new complex

    CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – The 194th Air Support Operations Group commander marked the completion of its new complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Camp Murray, Wash., Jan. 9, 2026.“The idea of having this brand new facility for a Guard installation like this is mythical,” said Col. Travis Hartzel,

  • 224th Security Forces Squadron Conducts Active Shooter Training

    ORISKANY, NY — Members of the 224th Security Forces Squadron, part of the New York National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group, completed active shooter training on February 10-11, 2026, at the New York State Preparedness Training Center (NYSPTC).Thirty security forces Airmen honed their skills in

  • A Total Force Effort: Pease Crew Chiefs Conquer Winter to Keep Tankers Flying

    PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – While New England’s harsh winter weather can bring much of the region to a standstill, the mission for the Total Force Integration team at the 157th Air Refueling Wing never freezes. At the heart of ensuring airborne readiness in the most frigid conditions are

  • Goldwater Air National Guard Base hosts 2nd Annual Hazmat Jamboree

    PHOENIX, Ariz. – Emergency Management Airmen and partner agencies from across Arizona gathered for the 2nd Annual Arizona Air National Guard HazMat Jamboree hosted by the 161st Air Refueling Wing Emergency Management Flight, at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Feb. 13–14, to strengthen joint

  • Air Guard Pilot Recognized with Prestigious Shine Award

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric “Rebel” Emerson, a fighter squadron commander with the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing, received the 2024 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Awardduring a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 10, becoming the first Air

  • Oregon Guard Crew Chiefs Honored in Historic Ceremony

    PORTLAND, Ore.  - The 142nd Wing held its first ever induction ceremony for Dedication Crew Chiefs (DCC). This was not just ceremonial, it signified the depth of work the maintainers do daily, ensuring the success and safety of the F-15EX and their pilots.DCCs are system matter experts of their

  • Pease Airmen sharpen strategic deterrence in readiness exercise

    PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. - The 157th Air Refueling Wing highlighted the important role it plays in defending the homeland when it held a nuclear operational readiness exercise Feb. 5-8.The event tested the processes, critical skills and capabilities essential to generating and sustaining