Avionics team impresses Combat Shield inspectors

The 142nd Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here conducted Combat Shield April 17-18 as part of the wing's ability to maintain a deterrent against enemy electronic warfare capabilities to include combat aircraft and ground based radars. Combat Shield is an Air Force wide assessment designed

Combat-experienced Air National Guard leaders reflect force

As a result of a high operational tempo and continuous overseas deployments, all current members of the Air National Guard's senior leadership have served overseas and have combat experience-the first time that has occurred in the Air Guard's more than 60-year history.The Air National Guard

Conversion excursion: Tail No. 586 departs 188th for new home

123rd Airlift Wing unveils latest plaques honoring retirees

The newest retirees from the Kentucky Air National Guard were honored at April 12 when two black-granite plaques inscribed with their names were unveiled during a ceremony at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here.The plaques join six others dating back to the first retirement in 1962 and honor

Conversion submersion: Tail No. 621 departs Ebbing ANG Base

Deskins: Military leadership committed to fixing sexual harassment, assault

Bare walls dominate the office décor, evidence that the newest tenant has recently moved in. "I'm still getting used to it," says Air Force Brig. Gen. Dawne Deskins about her promotion to brigadier general last month. For Deskins -- the sixth woman promoted to general in the New York National Guard

National Guard supports 2014 Boston Marathon

More than 800 Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine National Guardsmen assisted federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in eight cities and towns to keep the route safe for runners as they hit the road for the 118th Boston Marathon, April 21, 2014.The National Guard provided Civil Support

Warthog Crossing

Teamwork and courage saves the life of an Airman

An individual once said, "Fate rarely calls upon us at a time of our choosing," a piece of wisdom several Flying Yankees can personally attest to after their combined efforts saved the life of a fellow Airman April 4 at Bradley Air National Guard Base here.As Col. James Galloway, commander of the

Wing tests wartime readiness

Members of the 147th Reconnaissance Wing participated in an Operational Readiness Exercise at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base here April 1-6.An exercise evaluation team assessed the members on their ability to ensure operational readiness in a simulated war-time scenario.Participants were