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  • I Am The Mission - Airman 1st Class Brian Bedford

    Meet U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Bedford, a non-destructive inspections journeyman assigned to the 175th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard. Recently deployed to North Macedonia in support of #SwiftResponse, Bedford is responsible for the preventative maintenance on

  • 189th Airlift Wing welcomes new honorary commanders

    The 189th Airlift Wing recently welcomed Mr. John Burgess, Dr. Angela Kremers, and Mr. David Valovich, to the wing as the new honorary commanders on July 19, 2022, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The three honorary commanders were presented the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the

  • Louisiana Guard Hosts Belize Defence Force for Training

    NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard hosted six members of the Belize Defence Force for aviation cross-training in Hammond and Belle Chasse July 11-15. The LANG and BDF are partners in the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program. The purpose of the SPP is to

  • 107th Attack Wing civil engineers are ‘California Dreaming’

    More than 30 Airmen from the 107th Attack Wing Civil Engineer Squadron got their boots in the sand for a two-week Deployment For Training (DTF) to March Air Reserve Base, California, July 10-24, 2022.The Airmen set up camp in the sand and the 99 degree heat, alongside members of the Royal Canadian

  • Washington Guard Hosts Multinational Cybersecurity Program

    CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Just like in conventional warfare, strong alliances are necessary to battle cyber criminals. “To get just one country here, putting together a cyber plan with our folks is an accomplishment, but getting three together is incredible,” said Col. William Connor, J6/5 for

  • Vermont National Guard Signs Letter of Intent with Republic of Austria

    VIENNA, Austria – With a stroke of the pen, the Vermont National Guard and Republic of Austria’s letter of intent formalizing their partnership under the State Partnership Program is official. On July 19, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, Vermont’s adjutant general; U.S. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson,

  • Nebraska Air Guard participates in Silver Flag

    Eleven Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing’s force support squadron participated in Silver Flag on June 17-24, 2022, at Dobbins Air Force Base, Ga.Silver Flag is a training exercise that is a requirement every three years or before a deployment for support personnel.“It is a mix of classes and

  • 64th Air Refueling Squadron Returns to Pease

    The 157th Air Refueling Wing welcomed the U.S. Air Force’s 64th Air Refueling Squadron back to Pease during an assumption of command ceremony July 8, 2022.The ceremony, in which Lt. Col. Brandon Stock officially took command of the 64th ARS, was held next to the freshly painted “Spirit of

  • Michigan National Guard, Latvia Celebrate Partnership

    LANSING, Mich. - For nearly 30 years, the Michigan National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Latvia have collaborated under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.  On July 1, Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš visited with Michigan Guard leaders for the

  • Florida, Georgia Guard Airmen Train in Hawaii

    HONOLULU – Nearly 50 Airmen assigned to the 125th Medical Group, Florida Air National Guard, and the 165th Medical Group, Georgia Air National Guard, conducted annual medical training at Tripler Army Medical Center, Army Post Schofield Barracks, July 1-15. “This is going to be a manning assist to