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  • Oregon Guardsman Innovates to Maintain Jets

    PORTLAND, Ore. – Staff Sgt. Kenneth Fritz, an avionics integrated systems technician at the 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, spends his days solving problems with jets most people never see.When an aircraft system fails, the broken component is removed from a jet and sent to the

  • Virginia Guard Participates in Finnish Cyber Security Exercise

    RIIHIMÄKI, Finland – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based 91st Cyber Brigade and the 185th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 192nd Wing participated in Elements of Cyber 2026, a Finnish cyber exercise, Feb. 2-6, in Riihimäki, Finland.The training brought

  • Massachusetts Security Forces Train on Virtual Reality

    OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – Defenders from the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 102nd Security Forces Squadron sharpened their skills using virtual reality during a use-of-force training Feb. 8, stepping into simulated real-world scenarios that challenged them to make rapid decisions

  • Building a stronger recruiting force for the NCANG

    RALEIGH, N.C. — For the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) recruiting and retention team, continuous improvement begins with understanding the people behind the recruiting mission.The NCANG recruiting and retention team participated in an in-person performance assessment and team development

  • 194th Air Support Operations Group cuts ribbon on new complex

    CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – The 194th Air Support Operations Group commander marked the completion of its new complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Camp Murray, Wash., Jan. 9, 2026.“The idea of having this brand new facility for a Guard installation like this is mythical,” said Col. Travis Hartzel,

  • 224th Security Forces Squadron Conducts Active Shooter Training

    ORISKANY, NY — Members of the 224th Security Forces Squadron, part of the New York National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group, completed active shooter training on February 10-11, 2026, at the New York State Preparedness Training Center (NYSPTC).Thirty security forces Airmen honed their skills in

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

    PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – While New England’s harsh winter weather can bring much of the region to a standstill, the mission for the Total Force Integration team at the 157th Air Refueling Wing never freezes. At the heart of ensuring airborne readiness in the most frigid conditions are