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  • California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25

    MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. — Members of the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing recently traveled to Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu, Philippines, to participate in Exercise Balikatan 25, enhancing joint interoperability in logistics and air mobility and strengthening

  • Ready, Set, Fly! Checkered Flag 25-2

    DANNELLY FIELD, Ala. -- The 187th Fighter Wing, Dannelly Field, Ala., took part in Checkered Flag 25-2, Tyndall AFB, Fla., from April 29 – May 15, 2025. The exercise is designed to enhance air-to-air combat training against advanced threat aircraft in a contested environment. Checkered Flag 25-2, a

  • Lethality, precision on display at Bollen Range

    FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - In a mountain valley of central Pennsylvania, two A-10 Thunderbolt II take to the skies. “Cleared hot!” transmits over the radio. Then comes the unmistakable sound of freedom – brrrt – echoing across the landscape. The operations director for Bollen Range Air-to-Ground

  • California Air Guard Showcases MQ-9’s Role in Disaster Response

    MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – Demonstrating a commitment to readiness and collaborative partnerships, the 163rd Attack Wing joined with the 195th Wing, California Military Department and California Office of Emergency Services for a Joint All Hazards Assessment and Awareness exercise (JAHAAX).The

  • 185th Air Refueling Wing awarded 2023 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

     SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The 185th Air Refueling Wing and its airmen recently learned that the unit was awarded the Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award for its efforts in 2023. The award citation noted that the 185th ARW “distinguished itself by exceptionally meritorious service.” According to the

  • Alaska National Guardsmen Save Nine During Start of Rescue Season

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska– Alaska Air and Army National Guard units responded to five requests for assistance May 24-28, primarily in support of the Alaska State Troopers and local hospitals.The Alaska Army National Guard rescued five people near the Knik River May 26 with a HH-60M

  • Simulated Chaos, Real Reactions: ANG Airmen Tested in Real-Time

    ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - A squad of security forces Defenders moved carefully through the rugged terrain, scanning their surroundings as they advanced on a suspected threat. Embedded with them were two critical teammates: a combat medic and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician. The mission was