An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • Truax Field F-35 construction bolsters local economy

    As the 115th Fighter Wing continues transitioning to the F-35 Lightning II, many of the facilities on base are being upgraded or remodeled to support the new aircraft.The 115th Civil Engineer Squadron, along with over 100 local contractors, have been hard at work doing just that. Construction, which

  • Community and camaraderie through gaming

    Station ready, headset on, comm up, mission clear. Airmen and Guardians stand ready to engage the target, separated by thousands of miles and a multitude of time zones. This is nothing new for our service members, except this is happening off duty and is the Department of the Air Force’s newest

  • Iowa ANG holds enlisted leadership huddle

    Iowa Air National Guard senior enlisted members from the states two Air Wings are together at the Iowa Joint Forces Headquarters for an enlisted leadership huddle. The group of Seniors, Chiefs and 1st Sergeants are in Des Moines for the two day event at Camp Dodge

  • 270th ATCS brings new approach to standing up all-weather airfields

    The 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore., spends two weeks a year practicing its deployed mission, establishing airfields in remote locations. This year they traveled to Amedee Army Airfield, Calif., in early summer of 2022 to test new capabilities needed for

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline launches 9-8-8

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline is launching a new quick-dial option nationwide starting July 16. Anyone located within the United States can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day, seven days a week to receive support for suicidal, mental health, and substance use crisis. The line will

  • National Guard Chief Stresses Readiness as key to Homeland Defense

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The chief of the National Guard Bureau emphasized the Guard’s readiness to support overseas operations is also a key element in homeland defense and emergency response missions at home.“My motto is: ‘The answer is yes, what’s the question?’ If our nation needs the National

  • Airman’s passion for aviation extends beyond drill weekends

    ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Mary Belle Davidson is a crew chief assigned to the 139th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. She returned home this month from an overseas deployment where she provided C-130 Hercules aircraft maintenance support.Davidson was deployed to Ramstein Air Base, Germany,

  • Maryland National Guard, European Partners Protect Network Security

    LAUREL, Md. - The Maryland Army National Guard’s 169th Cyber Protection Team, Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Operation Support Squadron and members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) participated in a joint cybersecurity seminar June 29.Army Brig. Gen. Adam Flasch, the

  • MAINEiacs Collaborate With The 75th Innovation CMD

    FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Innovation, make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. The MAINEiacs at the 101st take pride in constantly breaking the mold by creating and producing innovative ideas that not only help ourselves complete mission standards,