April 15, 2020 Air Force makes final basing decision for next two Air National Guard F-35A bases F-35A Lightning IIs will begin to replace many of the older fourth-generation aircraft but the Air Force will continue to fly a mix of fifth and fourth-generation fighters into the 2040s. This will allow the Air Force to maintain enough fighters to meet combatant commander requirements, provide
April 15, 2020 Bulldogs Graduate BMT Wearing Masks Due to COVID-19 On April 9, 2020, 1,400 trainees graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas; all wearing masks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 1400, three were Bulldogs of the 148th Fighter Wing.
April 15, 2020 Nevada Guard commits record 800 members to COVID-19 fight CARSON CITY, Nev. – About 700 more Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will enter the fight against COVID-19 this week, bringing the total number to about 800 – the largest state activation in Nevada National Guard history.Gov. Steve Sisolak called 106 Soldiers and Airmen on state military
April 14, 2020 192nd Wing Airmen stand ready, adapt to COVID-19 as JBLE flying mission continues When Tech. Sgt. Robert McCormick comes home after his shift at the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, he walks in through the garage and then the laundry room where he can take off his boots and immediately throw his uniform into the washer. It’s the new reality for Airmen, who like McCormick, are
April 14, 2020 NY Guard chaplain celebrates Easter mass at Javits Center Social distancing made traditional Easter services a no-go April 12, but New York National Guard and Active-Duty service members working at the COVID-19 alternate care facility at Javits Convention Center still got a chance to receive Easter communion safely.New York Air National Guard Chaplain (Lt.
April 14, 2020 Aircraft airflow tested in Nebraska to reduce COVID-19 spread LINCOLN, Neb. – The U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command sent multiple airframes to the Nebraska Air National Guard base to test airflow and reduce the risk to aircrews transporting COVID-19 patients.“United States Transportation Command expressed a joint, urgent, operational need request for
April 14, 2020 PRANG Airman makes PPE for security forces, first responders A Puerto Rico Air National Guard Airman brought innovation to the fight against the continued spread of COVID-19, to provide personal protective equipment in the midst of a nationwide shortage.After reading about 3D printing enthusiasts in Europe making plastic face shields, 1st Lt. Jose Arroyo, a
April 13, 2020 Illinois Air Guard C-130s join the fight against COVID-19 EUGENE, Ore. – What could have been a three-day trek across 2,150 miles of interstate highway was shortened to overnight delivery by Air National Guard C-130H Hercules aircraft joining Illinois’ fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.Two aircrews assigned to the 182nd Airlift Wing departed their Peoria
April 13, 2020 104th Fighter Wing Public Health, innovating and educating Hundreds of Barnestormers are working in support of the COVID-19 pandemic and rely on the knowledge and expertise of the Barnes Air National Guard Base Public Health officer to guide them in keeping safe while on base and in the community. The 104th Fighter Wing Medical Group PH team is being led by
April 13, 2020 Oklahoma National Guard medics train for COVID-19 response OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard medics joined forces in COVID-19 medical response training at the Oklahoma Regional Training Institute April 10 -11.The training was to prepare OKNG medical personnel for potential missions with their civilian counterparts in response to the