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  • Lt. Col. Karl Garlock retired from Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in 1969 after a distinguished flying career in which he survived captivity by the Germans after being shot down during combat. He was highly decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three devices for Heroism in Aerial Combat, two Purple Hearts, American Defense Medal and the WWII POW Medal. (Photo courtesy Peter Garlock)

    173rd FW Pays Respect to Former Airman, WWII Veteran

    The 173rd Fighter Wing honored a former Kingsley Airman and World War II Veteran who passed away in late November, with the missing-man-formation flyover, Dec. 8, 2017.
  • U.S. Air Force Commander for the 145th Airlift Wing, Col. Troy Gerock, leads a salute with men and women of the North Carolina Air National Guard as the last C-130 Hercules aircraft attached to the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport departs for a new assignment at the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 18, 2017. The NCANG is in transition from flying the C-130 Hercules to C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The change in mission will require not only a transition in aircraft and personnel, but an increase in structures throughout the base.

    Bittersweet memories as final C-130H departs N.C. Air National Guard

    The final C-130H aircraft departed the 145th Airlift Wing, as the unit prepares for a mission transition to the C-17 Globemaster, leaving many Airmen with bittersweet memories of their time spent flying the "Hercules." The unit has flown C-130s since 1971, starting with the B model, culminating in more than 45 years of C-130 aircraft legacy under its wings.
  • Airman deploys for hurricane, returns with new friend

    Airman deploys for hurricane support, returns with new friend

    When Staff Sgt. John Cox, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, deployed to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Oct. 9, he assumed he would be helping the local people recover from Hurricane Maria; he did not expect to bring home a four-legged addition to his family.
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    Airmen and community team up to support deployed troops

    The 185th Family Programs Office had already received care packages that had been packed by the Le Mars, Iowa High School Student Council and packages from employees of the Premiere Bank Card Agency located in Dakota Dunes, S.D. Finding a way to ship the packages however presented a problem. At a cost of $17 dollars per package and no budget, Schmidt was presented with an $1100 problem.
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    173rd Fighter Wing updates mission statement to reflect changing times

    The 173rd Fighter Recently updated the mission statement and strategic plan. These updates and focus on the future align with the current Chief of the National Guard Bureau's priorities and mission of the Air National Guard.
  • 193rd Special Operations Squadron conducts in-flight Aircrew Eye Respiratory Protection training.

    193rd Special Operations Airmen conduct AERP training

    Aircrew members from the 193rd SOS completed AERP training and familiarization, including in-flight training while wearing the protective equipment, December 1-2.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, travelling with Operation Santa Claus, de-board an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft from the 211th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, after landing in St. Michael, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2017. Operation Santa Claus is an Alaska National Guard annual community outreach program that provides Christmas gifts, books, backpacks filled with school supplies, fresh fruit and sundaes to youngsters in rural communities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Marisa Lindsay)

    Alaska National Guard brings Christmas gifts to Eskimo kids

    Alaska National Guard members brought Christmas gifts for children in the remote village of St. Michael, Alaska, as part of Operation Santa, an Alaska National Guard outreach program to build personal connections with rural communities across the state. This is the program's 61st year.
  • A KC-135 Stratotanker from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. refuels an F-22A Raptor from the 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, over European skies before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, April 25, 2016. The aircraft will conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft to maximize training opportunities while demonstrating the U.S. commitment to NATO allies and the security of Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Leah Davis/Released)

    Embracing Total Force culture

    Air Force wide, a large emphasis is being placed on institutionalizing the total force concept in order to embrace all active duty, Guardsmen, Reservists, and civilian employees as members of a unified team and not as competitors.
  • 157th Air Refueling Wing's Master Sgt. Saul M. Davidson carries a teammate during a Tough Mudder Race. Davidson currently stands in fourth place in the male 40-44 year-old age group in the Tough Mudder global standings and he will be competing in the World's Toughest Mudder Race Veterans Day weekend. (Courtesy photo from Tough Mudder.)

    Tough Athlete, Tough Mudder, and Tough Airman

    Master Sgt. Saul M. Davidson, the logistics plans superintendent with the 157th Civil Engineering Squadron, New Hampshire Air National Guard, is preparing to compete in the World’s Toughest Mudder event this Veterans Day weekend in Las Vegas. Davidson is currently sitting in fourth place in the male 40-44 year old category in the Tough Mudder global standings.
  • Col. Randy Huffman, vice wing commander of the 130th Airlift Wing, poses with his father, Senior Master Sgt. Danny Huffman, and sons Senior Airman Adam Huffman and Staff Sgt. Kyle Huffman.

    Building a family legacy: Three generations of family members serve at same Air National Guard unit

    Col. Randy Huffman, 130th Airlift Wing vice commander, shares a long, three-generation military history of family service in the West Virginia Air National Guard, but more specifically at the 130th AW in Charleston.
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