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  • Total-force aviators take flight during Sentry Aloha 20-1

    More than 1000 personnel from the U.S. Air Force’s active, national guard and reserve components participated in the decade’s first Sentry Aloha exercise Jan. 8-22, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.The air-to-air combat exercise, designated as Sentry Aloha 20-1, is hosted by the Hawaii Air

  • Ohio Airmen proud to support Puerto Rico earthquake relief

    Approximately 25 Airmen, assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, departed for Puerto Rico to help with earthquake relief on the island.Along with personnel, the Ohio National Guard unit is contributing two Disaster Response Bed-down Systems (DRBS) to provide shelter for as

  • 103rd AW units work together during deployment exercise

    The Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Airlift Wing held a deployment exercise at Bradley Air National Guard Base Jan. 5, 2020. Airmen from the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Force Support Squadron, and Security Forces worked together to ensure the process was efficient and met all

  • Air Force Energy supports sustainable microgrid project

    The development of a sustainable microgrid power station is now underway for the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. It is being developed as part of the Pacific Energy Assurance Renewables Laboratory (PEARL) and is designed to provide energy to the wing through

  • Indiana Guard trains with emergency responders

    The Indiana National Guard hosted an interagency training exercise at Stout Field Jan. 14. Operation Down and Dirty brought together representatives from numerous emergency services across Indiana.The Indiana National Guard prioritizes building enduring relationships with local government and

  • 176th Wing completes 2,000th rescue mission

    Search and rescue Airmen of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing completed their 2,000th rescue mission Jan. 4, saving a distressed PA-18 Super Cub pilot on the west side of Mount Susitna.Senior Master Sgt. Evan Budd, Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) superintendent, said the mission

  • CBD can trigger positive drug test

    Cannabidiol oil (CBD) is growing in popularity and increasingly used in health, beauty, cooking and pet products. Because it is a derivative of the cannabis sativa L. plant, commonly known as marijuana, it raises the question: Is it OK for service members and federal employees to use? The simple

  • PDF line streamlines deployment outprocessing

    The Idaho Air National Guard's 124th Force Support Squadron hosted a simulated pre-deployment function line for approximatley 30 Airmen, assigned to the 124th Fighter Squadron, at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, January 11, 2020.The PDF line ensures personnel are properly equipped with

  • North Carolina Airmen complete Marine Corps training

    Master Sgt. Daniel Judd and Master Sgt. Kernice Locklear, 263rd Combat Communications Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, were formally recognized Jan. 12 for graduating from the United States Marine Corps Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy."We talk about lining ourselves up with our