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  • Virginia Air Guard F-22 pilot soars past 1,000 hours

    Lt. Col. Michael Schaner made Air National Guard history recently when he flew an Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft mission over the skies of Virginia.During that sortie, Schaner earned the distinction of becoming the first Air National Guard pilot to fly more than 1,000 hours in the cockpit of the

  • 177th FW participate in Coast Guard mishap exercise

    Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City was a flurry of activity Feb. 11 during the facility's annual mishap exercise.This year's exercise scenario included the rescue of an aviator from the 177th Fighter Wing, forced to eject over the frigid Atlantic Ocean, followed by an aircraft collision at

  • Flying Yankees ready for the storm

    The Airmen of the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron here are ready to provide storm recovery operations and roadway clearance support should the state request their assistance in the event of a major weather event. With yet another winter storm headed for the state, the engineer squadron began

  • Flu shots provide vital protection deep into the season

    It's deep into flu season, and public health officials continue to work to spread the word about the importance of getting the flu shot, especially in light of a recent increase in a particularly severe flu strain affecting young adults.A recent World Health Organization advisory indicated that flu

  • Community, Guard leaders salute local hometown Airmen

    Military leaders, family, friends and elected officials applauded at least 115 Airmen from the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base here Feb. 9 for their military service overseas.The Air National Guard's Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony held at Absegami High School recognized those who deployed for

  • 116th ACW Guardsmen receive a host of honors

    More than 70 Georgia Air National Guard members from the 116th Air Control Wing were honored on Feb. 9 for their accomplishments, heroism and sacrifice during a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation.Air Force Maj. Gen. James Butterworth, adjutant general, Georgia National Guard, presided over the

  • Air National Guard embraces “one Air Force” concept

    Emphasizing the importance of embracing a "one Air Force" concept, Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, addressed newly minted Air Force chief master sergeants attending the Air Force District of Washington Chief's Orientation and Recognition

  • Air Guard remains experienced, ready force

    The Air National Guard remains an experienced and ready force committed to both its state and federal missions, explained Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air Guard, while addressing attendees at the Air Force Civic Leader Program (AFCLP) Annual Conference at Joint Base

  • Mapley enjoys life on the court, in the Guard

    The Michigan Air National Guard scores with one hoops-playing Airman. A college basketball player in his civilian life, Airman 1st Class Andrew Mapley has also been serving for the past three years in the Michigan Air National Guard. He works as a structural Journeyman in the 127th Civil Engineer

  • Driving in the Dark

    Imagine you are driving through hostile territory in pitch-black darkness and cannot use any form of lighting for fear of giving away your position to enemy forces. How can you safely maneuver through woods, over bridges, and around obstacles without putting yourself or fellow Airmen at risk?   The