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  • Utah's 151st Air Refueling Wing offers support for training in Germany

    Nearly 30 Airmen from the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing spent two weeks at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4-16 to provide air refueling support during training flights for NATO E-3A Sentry aircraft pilots.The E-3A component, made up of members from 15 different countries,

  • Goodbye snow; hello 'Snowbird'

    About 200 Airmen and 10 aircraft from the 127th Wing here deployed to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 23 to participate in Operation Snowbird.Operation Snowbird allows military flying units to take advantage of the optimal weather conditions and live-fire ranges available in southern

  • Aircrew flight equipment saves lives

    The mission of the 173rd Fighter Wing is the training and support of Air Force military professionals that can successfully serve our state and nation in times of war and peace. This mission cannot be accomplished without the dedication and skill of its Airmen, such as Staff Sgt. Christopher

  • ANG conducts air refueling training with NATO allies in Germany

    Nearly 30 Airmen from the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing here recently spent two weeks at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, where they provided air refueling support during training flights for NATO E-3A Sentry aircraft pilots Jan. 4-16.The E-3A component, made up of members from

  • 'Visionary' Airmen who died in '82 D.C. crash recognized in Florida

    Thirty-three years after a tragic airplane crash in Washington, D.C., took the lives of 78 people, the Florida Air National Guard recognized three of the victims for helping create a lasting impact on its Citizen-Airmen.On Jan. 13, the 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron (JCSS) placed a

  • Wyoming MAFFS crew receives aircrew distinction award

    An Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and active-duty Air Force aircrew aboard an Air Force C-130H3 Hercules aircraft recently received the Air Mobility Command Chief of Safety Aircrew of Distinction Award for their efforts following a landing gear malfunction while fighting fires in southern

  • ANG safety adopts airlines' best practices

    Air National Guard safety officials recently visited the American Airlines flight training center to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most effective air safety programs in the industry.Beside several visits to the National Transportation Safety Board training academy in Virginia, this

  • 173rd Fighter Wing welcomes NGB Plans and Programs Director as new commander

    A new commander accepted command of the 173rd Fighter Wing during an assumption of command ceremony here Jan. 10."Sir, I assume command," Col. Kirk S. Pierce said as the official passing of the guideon took place.As the new commander, Pierce took the opportunity to discuss his background and command