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  • 'Wing on guard for potential disaster,' says emergency manager

    The 188th Wing's chief emergency manager said recently that Airmen here prepare for worst-case scenarios to respond in defense support to civilian authorities."During a DSCA mission, the civilian authorities are always in charge," said Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Redding, chief of emergency management

  • TEC 2016: the EPME 'Year of the Student'

    Reviewing 2015, the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center met challenges in professional military education, welcomed new staff members including its commandant, and set the bar through award-winning service, course offerings and rising infrastructure.The TEC's staff gained top awards and

  • Developing women Airmen: 156 AW holds first PRANG 'Lean In Circle'

    Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced in September that the Department of Defense is offering "unconditional" support of "Lean In Circles," peer-to-peer mentoring groups aimed at empowering women and propelling them into leadership roles.During a recent visit, The National Guard Bureau Diversity

  • Horsham technicians use skillset: improve Toys for Tots stockpile

    Eight 111th Attack Wing members from the 111th Logistics Readiness Squadron here used brain and brawn to overhaul congested Toys for Tots warehouse in Glenside, Dec. 22.Within a 2-hour timeframe, the LRS Guardsmen retrieved, sorted, packaged and hauled more than 1,000 donated items.Toys for Tots

  • Chaplain helps others through own experience

    The road to faith can be a rocky path, but the attitude along the way is what makes the trip worthwhile.Chaplain Jim Bridgham, 140th Wing chaplain, believes that every good story has drama and shapes who a person becomes.Throughout his life, Bridgham had many bumps in the road, but he always used

  • Security forces tests active shooter and lockdown procedures

    Everyday armed military personnel provide security for installations across the globe. But, what if, the very same airman tasked to protect personnel and assets becomes an active shooter? This is the scenario the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Security Forces Squadron tested Dec. 18 at the

  • Vigilant Ready to support the Navy

    The 156th Airlift Wing provided logistical and maintenance support to the Navy at Puerto Rico Air National Guard Base Muñiz, Dec 5 thru 11.Two  C-2 cargo planes flew in from the USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier to drop off navy personnel, and pick up pre-ordered supplies and equipment for the

  • Secretary of the Air Force makes first visit to 188th Wing

    The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, visited the 188th Wing and Fort Smith December 14, marking the first time that a service secretary has visited the wing.James ventured to the 188th to learn more about the wing's mission transition from manned A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthogs" to