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  • Airman's quick reaction helps to save a life

    MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. (Apr. 20, 2023) – Tech. Sgt. Clark Badgett, a fuels journeyman with the 134th Logistics Readiness Squadron, started his April weekend off as he had many others before, riding backcountry trails with friends in his off-road rig, which he referred to as a

  • Md. Governor signs healthcare bill for Guard members at 175th Wing

    Martin State Air National Guard Base, MD -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore made his first visit to the 175th Wing at Martin State Air National Guard Base to sign veteran-related bills May 12.During his visit, Gov. Moore, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and other state political leaders signed six bills, including

  • Surviving spouse, unit members fulfill final wish

    WASHINGTON -- Members of the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard and local community members gathered on consecutive weekends to help construct the Master Sgt. Scott Walters Memorial Playground in Vienna, Virginia, finishing May 6th, 2023.Walters was a 37-year veteran of the

  • Vermont Proves Their Shooting Skills

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 11, 2023) – Eight Vermont National Guardsmen spent two weeks at Camp Robinson competing against the best military marksmen from across the world during a competition hosted by the Army National Guard from April 24 to May 7.The 52nd Winston P. Wilson and the 32nd Armed Forces

  • Idaho Air National Guard Airmen Train for Combat

    SAYLOR CREEK RANGE, Idaho - Special warfare tactical air control party Airmen with the 124th Fighter Wing’s Air Support Operations Squadron conducted combat proficiency training May 8-12 at Saylor Creek Air Force Range.TACP members coordinate air support to defend allied forces. The next step in a

  • 173rd FW completes 2023 Unit Effectiveness Inspection Capstone

    KINGSLEY FIELD, OR -- The 173rd Fighter Wing completed their 2023 Unit Effectiveness Inspection Capstone, May 7, 2023. This in-person inspection is the final element of a four-to-five-year inspection cycle.Colonel John Bartoli, the inspection division chief for the Air Education and Training Command

  • Airman Spotlight: Taylor Gilbert

    St. Joseph, MO -- Senior Airman Taylor Gilbert, an electrical systems apprentice with the 139th Civil Engineer Squadron, decided he wanted more out of life as he was finishing his degree.“I was interested in law enforcement and I still am, but I wanted to learn a trade so I enlisted into the Air

  • National Guard Chief Recognizes New York Guard Recruiters

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the top National Guard officer and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recognized six New York National Guard recruiters for their achievements during a conference May 10.The presentation followed a meeting with 14 adjutants general.Hokanson was

  • New York Airmen Train with Army Guard Special Forces

    WARREN GROVE RANGE, N.J. - The New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing Base Defense Squadron teamed with the 106th Rescue Wing and an Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) from the Army National Guard’s 20th Special Forces Group to hone their expeditionary skills in an exercise in New Jersey