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  • Kentucky Air Guard provides airlift in Italy for Mangusta 19

    PISA, Italy – More than 35 Airmen and two C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Airlift Wing provided airlift for U.S. and Italian airdrop operations throughout exercise Mangusta 19 Oct. 28 to Nov. 7.The Italian bilateral national exercise promotes readiness and

  • Guard members reflect on 2019, prepare for new decade

    ARLINGTON, Va. – From cyber missions to training with international partners, supporting the war fight and responding to natural disasters, 2019 was a busy year for the National Guard.The year began with Guard members helping out during numerous winter storms.More than 450 New York National Guard

  • Readiness inspection provides vital training

    CHANNEL ISLANDS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION, Port Hueneme, Calif. – Members of the 146th Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard, tested their ability to survive and operate in simulated base attack scenarios during a three-day exercise.A Wing Inspection Team (WIT) provided scenarios and

  • NY National Guard Airmen helping NORAD track Santa this year

    ROME, N.Y – New York Air National Guardsmen and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel from the Eastern Air Defense Sector will play a key role Christmas Eve as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa Claus and his reindeer."NORAD has supported Santa Claus' Christmas Eve

  • ANG F-16 gets new dark gray paint

    This week the Air National Guard Paint Facility at the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Sioux City, Iowa rolled out a freshly painted, all dark gray U.S. Air Force F-16 Falcon for the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing.

  • Sentry Eagle 2020: Preparation lays groundwork for exercise

    Preparing for a Sentry Eagle Exercise is a lengthy endeavor; structuring parking for more than 50 visiting fighter and tanker aircraft, making sure fuel supplies cover a month's worth of flying in five days, planning food and lodging for hundreds of visiting aircrew members, and so on.Preparation

  • 188th Wing completes 1st flight commander leadership course

    Thirteen company-grade officers and two chief master sergeants participated in the first 188th Wing Flight Commander Leadership Course Dec. 10-12.The impetus for the course was a 2018 Air Force initiative to revitalize squadrons and empower Airmen leaders at all levels to take on responsibility for

  • 121st ARW family prioritizes service

    Many Airmen and service members come from long lines of military heritage and service. For the Walkers, being part of the Air Force National Guard, specifically the 121st Air Refueling Wing, runs in the family.On Nov. 26, Carson Walker enlisted into the Ohio Air National Guard. The recruiter who

  • NY National Guard, Brazil discuss SPP exchange opportunities

    New York National Guard commanders welcomed Brazilian Maj. Gen. Marcio de Calazans Braga to Stratton Air National Guard Base Dec. 11 for a day-long discussion on the future of their new partnership.Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, brought New York Army and Air Guard leaders