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June 26, 2020
W.Va. Guard’s Task Force Medical Continues Efforts to Combat COVID-19

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG) Task Force Medical continues to provide invaluable efforts to help combat the spread and impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Originally stood up shortly after West Virginia Governor Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency on March
June 26, 2020
Airman Insight - Tech. Sgt. John Heinsey

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Tech. Sgt. John Heinsey, the intelligence superintendent with the 193rd Special Operations Support Squadron, has served 10 years in the Air Force.Heinsey recently came off of active duty and joined the 193rd Special Operations Wing to be closer to home.“Tech. Sgt. John Heinsey came
June 26, 2020
Northern Strike 20 continues as National Guard’s premier joint fires exercise, with COVID-19 precautions

LANSING, Mich. – Since 2012, exercise Northern Strike has been held annually at Michigan National Guard training facilities, morphing over time into the Department of Defense’s largest annual joint, reserve component readiness event. This year the exercise will look different, but will still take
June 24, 2020
Kentucky Air Guardsmen deploy to Persian Gulf region

More than 70 members of the 123rd Airlift Wing here deployed to the Persian Gulf today in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
June 24, 2020
Wisconsin Guard tops 150,000 COVID-19 specimens collected

Wisconsin National Guard teams have collected more than 150,000 COVID-19 test specimens across the state in support of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.The milestone was reached June 23 when more than 5,200 specimens were collected, bringing the total to 154,012 specimens statewide.The
June 24, 2020
Taking care of home base: 165th AW takes preventative actions to protect the welfare of its force

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- While teleworking is still an option for some jobs, the 165th Airlift Wing has expanded daily operations after the state of Georgia has mostly opened back up after COVID-19 precautions.Signs are displayed serving as reminder members of health protection guidelines are placed on
June 23, 2020
June 1950: The Georgia National Guard and the Korean War

MARIETTA, Ga. – In June 1950, with summer approaching, Soldiers and Airmen of the Georgia National Guard were preparing for annual training. The 128th Fighter Squadron of the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Fighter Group received its first jet-powered aircraft, the F-84 Thunderjet, replacing the
June 23, 2020
Niagara Falls Resident Venita Smith Receives NAACP Award

Senior Master Sgt. Venita Smith assigned to the 107th Attack Wing has been selected as the Air National Guard recipient of the NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award 2020.She was chosen from across the Air Force for this award emphasizing those who serve their community and are dedicated to
June 22, 2020
US, Royal Thai air forces conduct first-ever virtual ’Airman-to-Airman Talks’

Pacific Air Forces and Washington Air National Guard Airmen sit face-to-face with their counterparts from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), except the venue is a little different from the last time Airman-to-Airman Talks (A2AT) were held Aug. 28 at Camp Murray, Washington – this time it’s a virtual
June 19, 2020
Farmers to Families program benefits 173rd FW Airmen

The 173rd Fighter Wing Health Education Awareness Team partnered with the local Gospel Mission to bring 390 boxes of fresh produce to the base to distribute to the Airmen. This was done through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, developed to offset the impacts

Kentucky Air National Guardsmen recognized for saving life

State Partnership Program enhances U.S. and Slovak airpower

Disarming Danger: VTANG EOD's Dual Mission

Air National Guard Airmen Prove Readiness at Cold Weather Operations Course in Minnesota

Elevating force protection with tethered drones

104th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal team conducts monthly detonation training

163rd Attack Wing completes Combat Readiness Inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, preparing for global operational environments

Three New York Air Guardsmen earn Arctic Tab at Cold Weather Operations Course

Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Massachusetts Guard Hosts Inaugural Senior Leadership Course

Hegseth Lauds Parity in Pay, Benefits for Guardsmen, Praises Memphis Crime Reduction

Arizona Guard Advances Agile Combat Training With MQ-9 Reaper

Final Flight Chapter: 133rd Airlift Wing Deploys C-130H3 to AFRICOM

Total Force Training at Moody AFB sharpens Defender skills and builds interoperability

105th Defenders Train in Arctic Conditions

Wyoming Airman Earns National Aeromedical Evacuation Award

New York Air National Guardsman Completes Arctic Warfare Training

214th Attack Group MQ-9 Lands at Davis-Monthan in Historic Flight, Paving Way For Agile Combat Training

Masters of Metal - Pease modernizes

Alaska Air National Guard Member's Readiness and Willingness to Help Saves a Life

Air National Guard Integrates New Communication Technology to Aid Rescue Missions

VNG Soldiers, Airmen support Karelian Stone in Finland

New York Guard Completes 38th Year of Operation Deep Freeze

North Carolina Airmen Demonstrate Combat Readiness

Maryland Air National Guard recruiters continue performing amongst best in the Air National Guard

Massachusetts National Guardsmen, French students honor fallen WWII Airman, Master Sgt. Thomas Pop Virnelli

The 187th Fighter Wing sharpens their combat edge during Sentry South 26-2

TEC hosts inaugural master fitness leader course

CSAF and CMSAF Highlight AETC’s Strategic Impact on Force Readiness

Air Force, Space Force ready for all warfighting challenges

130th Airlift Wing Airmen return from first C-130J Deployment

Arkansas Airmen Sharpen Information Warfare Skills During Exercise

Exercise Arctic Connect Validates Communication Across Alaska

Exercise Cobra Gold Ends for US, Thailand Partners

Georgia Air National Guard Wing Executes Swift Fire Mission

Washington Air Guard Hosts Cyber Protection Team Conference

Washington Guard, Thailand Partners Train Through Cobra Gold 2026

Hegseth Says There's No Shortage of American Will, Resources in Operation Epic Fury

184th Wing Airman Leads Wildland Fire Suppression Efforts in Western Kansas

Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment

162nd Wing Firefighters Support FAA-Required Emergency Exercise at Tucson International Airport

Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'

188th Operations Group Strengthens Joint Combat Readiness During Sentry South 26-2

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner

Massachusetts Guardsman Invents Portable Cyber Training, Development Platform

Hegseth: National Guard Aligned With National Defense Strategy – Homeland First, Borders Secured, Peace Through Strength

Nevada National Guard trains for updated federal National Guard Response Force standards

Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success

Oregon Guardsman Innovates to Maintain Jets

Massachusetts National Guardsman becomes first Enlisted Intelligence Weapons Officer to graduate Intelligence Weapons Instructor Course

Virginia Guard Participates in Finnish Cyber Security Exercise

Guard Leaders Gather for Domestic Ops Conference, Sync Emergency Response Plans

Massachusetts Security Forces Train on Virtual Reality

Building a stronger recruiting force for the NCANG

194th Air Support Operations Group cuts ribbon on new complex

224th Security Forces Squadron Conducts Active Shooter Training

A Total Force Effort: Pease Crew Chiefs Conquer Winter to Keep Tankers Flying

Massachusetts Air National Guardsmen train in freezing conditions during Cold Weather Operations Course

Goldwater Air National Guard Base hosts 2nd Annual Hazmat Jamboree

Air Guard Pilot Recognized with Prestigious Shine Award

Oregon Guard Crew Chiefs Honored in Historic Ceremony

NORE sharpens strategic deterrence

Mississippi Guard Airmen Receive National-Level Honors

Kentucky Air Guard, Ecuador share C-130 expertise

Air Guard Sharpens Combat Readiness During Sentry South

Air National Guard Base Takes Stage Ahead of Super Bowl LX

Hawaii Guard Hosts Sentry Aloha Exercise

Northern Strike ‘26 Winter Iteration Concludes

New $16M Range to Boost Readiness at 157th Air Refueling Wing

Nevada Air Guard Touches All Seven Continents Over Two Years

Kansas, Idaho Air National Guard TACPs Conduct Joint Close Air Support Training

Kentucky Air Guard provides transportation for medical care after Winter Storm Fern

145th AW hosts SPP visit with Malawi and Zambia

Homecoming for 185th deployers

First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base

ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet Returns in 2026

139th Airlift Wing demonstrates readiness during combat readiness inspection

TEC Hosts Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course

121st Air Refueling Wing brings home NGAUS Distinguished Flying Unit Award

Alaska Air Guard Conducts Nighttime Medical Evacuation