https://www.ang.af.mil Air National Guard News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:59:27 GMT https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4460366/arkansas-guard-enlists-250-recruits-for-americas-250th-birthday/ CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – To celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/14/2003913192/300/300/0/260411-A-DR641-1001.JPG' alt='The Arkansas National Guard ceremonially enlisted 250 recruits April 11, 2026, at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, in Little Rock, to celebrate the nation&#39;s 250th birthday.' /> <br /> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT John Oldham https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4460366/arkansas-guard-enlists-250-recruits-for-americas-250th-birthday/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4460378/washington-air-guard-strengthens-ties-during-thai-leadership-visit/ CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — The Washington Air National Guard hosted Royal Thai Air Force<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/15/2003913212/300/300/0/260413-D-MN117-1343.JPG' alt='Brig. Gen. Ken Borchers, Commander, Washington Air National Guard and Assistant Adjutant General, Washington National Guard, presents gifts to Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force, during a visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 13, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Joseph Siemandel https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4460378/washington-air-guard-strengthens-ties-during-thai-leadership-visit/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4460564/kentucky-guard-ecuadorian-partners-share-disaster-response-techniques/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Seven members of the Ecuadorian armed services visited the state recently to learn<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/13/2003913292/300/300/0/260310-Z-JU667-1371.JPG' alt='Members of the Ecuadorian military examine a forward-looking infrared radiation isotope detector while observing an emergency-response training scenario involving airmen and soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team and civilian emergency responders at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky., March 10, 2026. The Ecuadorians were visiting as part of the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program to learn more about the Kentucky Guard’s emergency-response capabilities and interagency cooperation across the state, and to share their own techniques for responding to emergency contingencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)' /> <br /> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Dale Greer https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4460564/kentucky-guard-ecuadorian-partners-share-disaster-response-techniques/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4458812/texas-guard-chile-strengthen-partnership-at-fidae-air-and-space-show/ SANTIAGO, Chile - The Texas Air National Guard joined more than 100 airmen from across the globe to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/13/2003912398/300/300/0/260407-Z-GK303-1055.JPG' alt='Chilean Defense Minister Fernando Barros arrives for the opening ceremony at the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, or FIDAE, 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 7, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Capt. Nicholas Robles, https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4458812/texas-guard-chile-strengthen-partnership-at-fidae-air-and-space-show/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4458836/mobile-kitchen-keeps-utah-airmen-training-longer-in-the-field/ CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah - Airmen assigned to the 151st Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/13/2003911700/300/300/0/260407-Z-SJ720-1211.JPG' alt='Airmen assigned to the 151st Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight mobilized their field kitchen for the 151st Security Forces Squadron during their two-week annual training for 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Airman Jacob Treanor https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4458836/mobile-kitchen-keeps-utah-airmen-training-longer-in-the-field/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4459056/florida-national-guard-partners-with-greece-in-state-partnership-program/ SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Florida National Guard has been designated as Greece’s partner in the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/May/19/2003719056/300/300/0/250519-Z-TJ719-005.PNG' alt='State Partnership Logo' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT Capt. Brittianie Funderburk https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4459056/florida-national-guard-partners-with-greece-in-state-partnership-program/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4457417/kentucky-air-guard-firefighters-honored-for-civilian-plane-crash-response/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Eight firefighters from the Kentucky Air National Guard were honored here recently<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/10/2003911675/300/300/0/251214-Z-DI861-1009.JPG' alt='Eight firefighters from the 123rd Fire and Emergency Services Department are honored with Kentucky Distinguished Service Medals during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Dec. 14, 2026, for their efforts in subduing a massive fire after a United Parcel Service cargo jet crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in November. Receiving the medal were (left to right) Assistant Fire Chiefs William Weinstein and Kyle Miller; Firefighter Ethan Howay; Crew Chief Logan Ramsey; and Firefighters Mark Shultz, William Daniels, Alan Smith and Robert Holmes (not pictured). Joining the firefighters for the ceremony were Fire Chief Ty Allen and Kentucky’s assistant adjutant general for Air, Birg. Gen. Bruce Bancroft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Josh Horton)' /> <br /> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Dale Greer https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4457417/kentucky-air-guard-firefighters-honored-for-civilian-plane-crash-response/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4457462/143rd-cyber-operations-194th-intelligence-squadrons-mobilize-to-support-global/ Camp Murray, Wash. - The 143rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron and 194th Intelligence Squadron held a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/13/2003911716/300/300/0/260403-Z-ES212-1019.JPG' alt='U.S. Airmen with the 143rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron and 194th Intelligence Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, stand at attention for “The Star-Spangled Banner” during their mobilization ceremony at Camp Murray, Wash., April 3, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Senior Airman Jordaan Kvale https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4457462/143rd-cyber-operations-194th-intelligence-squadrons-mobilize-to-support-global/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4456058/vigilante-drop-zone-strengthens-montana-guard-readiness/ MONTANA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mont. Montana legislators, civic leaders, and community partners<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/09/2003911058/300/300/0/260406-F-WT312-9071.JPG' alt='A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing observes cargo bundles descending over the Vigilante Drop Zone during an aerial delivery mission near Power, Montana, April 6, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4456058/vigilante-drop-zone-strengthens-montana-guard-readiness/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4456066/phoenix-airmen-and-cadets-take-on-german-physical-proficiency-assessment/ GOLDWATER AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. - The Arizona Air National Guard hosted the German Armed<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/09/2003911079/300/300/0/260403-Z-QF099-1008.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mark Barnabas, Commander&#39;s Support Staff superintendent assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing, jogs during the ruck march portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge assessment at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Phoenix, April 3, 2026. The GAFPB is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, and is one of few foreign military badges authorized to be worn by U.S. Air Force, Army, and Space Force members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Hreshchyshyn)' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Jacob Hreshchyshyn https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4456066/phoenix-airmen-and-cadets-take-on-german-physical-proficiency-assessment/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4456134/chief-of-national-guard-bureau-visits-ebbing-angb/ EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. — Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/10/2003911138/300/300/0/260409-Z-F3941-1011.JPG' alt='CNGB visits Ebbing Air Guard Base' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Master Sgt. Jessica Wilson https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4456134/chief-of-national-guard-bureau-visits-ebbing-angb/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4455206/kingsley-field-sharpens-readiness-and-lethality-through-training/ KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - Airmen at Kingsley Field are participating in a series of training events<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/08/2003910527/300/300/0/260403-Z-QJ998-1005.JPG' alt='Jet is refueled on military ramp' /> <br /> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT Master Sgt Daniel Reed https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4455206/kingsley-field-sharpens-readiness-and-lethality-through-training/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4454144/raptors-and-lightning-virginia-airmen-bridge-the-gap-between-f-22-and-f-35/ JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - In the high-stakes world of fifth-generation warfare, the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/07/2003909867/300/300/0/250925-Z-FV499-1009.JPG' alt='Four U.S. Air Force service members in OCP uniforms stand with their arms around each other on a wet flightline, posing in front of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet.' /> <br /> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Kellyann Elish https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4454144/raptors-and-lightning-virginia-airmen-bridge-the-gap-between-f-22-and-f-35/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4454162/aatc-leads-multi-organization-team-fields-refueling-probe-for-a-10s-in-record-t/ TUCSON, Ariz. - The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center led a rapid<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/07/2003909889/300/300/0/260402-Z-DK606-0005.JPG' alt='An A-10 Thunderbolt II approaches a C-130 drogue basket during the first probe and drogue air refueling operation in the aircraft&#39;s history, April 2, 2026. The Probe Refueling Adapter was developed to meet an urgent combatant command requirement for increased refueling availability in theater. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SMSgt Charles Givens)' /> <br /> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT SMSgt Charles Givens https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4454162/aatc-leads-multi-organization-team-fields-refueling-probe-for-a-10s-in-record-t/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4452984/missouri-guardsman-renders-6500-military-funeral-honors/ JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – U.S. Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Karen Mitchell has stood before<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/06/2003907387/300/300/0/260326-Z-LT516-1023.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Karen Mitchell, member of the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program, Missouri Air National Guard, prepares to fold a ceremonial flag, March 26, 2026, in St. Louis. Mitchell has served 42 years in the Missouri Air National Guard. Photo by Master Sgt. Stephanie Mundwiller' /> <br /> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4452984/missouri-guardsman-renders-6500-military-funeral-honors/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4452051/169th-civil-engineer-squadron-strengthens-readiness-through-wateree-recreation/ CAMDEN, S.C. — Airmen assigned to the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron, South Carolina Air National<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/03/2003906811/300/300/0/260305-Z-BW353-1003.JPG' alt='169th Civil Engineer Squadron enhances readiness through Wateree' /> <br /> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Miranda Parnell https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4452051/169th-civil-engineer-squadron-strengthens-readiness-through-wateree-recreation/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4452060/colorado-air-national-guard-engineers-fortify-indo-pacific-theater/ AUROROA, COLORADO. - From the historic runways of a World War II island to the austere outback of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/03/2003906828/300/300/0/260331-Z-F3893-0001.JPG' alt='240 CEF' /> <br /> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT 140th Wing Public Affairs https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4452060/colorado-air-national-guard-engineers-fortify-indo-pacific-theater/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4451536/kentucky-air-national-guardsmen-recognized-for-saving-life/ Louisville, Ky. - U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sarah Cobb and Lt. Col. Daniel Dierfeldt were awarded<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/03/2003906562/300/300/0/260314-Z-DI861-1043.JPG' alt='Portrait of heroes.' /> <br /> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:45:00 GMT Master Sgt. Joshua Horton https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4451536/kentucky-air-national-guardsmen-recognized-for-saving-life/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4451489/state-partnership-program-enhances-us-and-slovak-airpower/ TUCSON, Ariz. - The 122nd Fighter Wing with the Indiana Air National Guard and Slovak Air Force took<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/03/2003906538/300/300/0/260215-Z-VB772-1303.JPG' alt='Jet on the Arizona flightline.' /> <br /> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT Master Sgt. William Hopper https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4451489/state-partnership-program-enhances-us-and-slovak-airpower/ https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4450702/disarming-danger-vtang-eods-dual-mission/ SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — When a suspicious bazooka round turns up in a Vermont garage or a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/02/2003906057/300/300/0/220401-Z-F3912-7586.JPG' alt='EOD training' /> <br /> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT Master Sgt. Ryan Campbell https://www.ang.af.mil/Media/Article-Display/Article/4450702/disarming-danger-vtang-eods-dual-mission/