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  • 188th Security Forces Squadron deploys 13 Airmen to Middle East

    It's no secret that the 188th Fighter Wing will see a lot of changes in upcoming years. Even with the uncertainty that surrounds the upcoming mission conversion, 188th Airmen perform a vital role in the overall security of the Unites States. The wing still deploys members to support various types of

  • 182nd Command Chief retires after 41 years

    On August 17, 2013, Chief Master Sgt. Stephen James Eakle will retire after 41 years of service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Chief Eakle enlisted in the Illinois Air National Guard in June of 1972. He has served in multiple career fields that include security, training, medical, and logistics. Four

  • Face of Defense: Guard Service Leads Airman to Extremes

    Air Force Staff Sgt. Sophia Mantzouris of the 386th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron said she knew she wanted to enlist on active duty from the time she was a little girl, but a friend steered her toward the Air National Guard.Her Air Guard service has provided her an opportunity to serve at

  • Hundreds Attend Selfridge Job Fair

    More than 300 veterans and currently serving military personnel attended the second annual Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) job fair at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on May 18. More than 50 employers were at the fair seeking potential new hires. HOH is a program developed by the United States Chamber of

  • Not Yet Graduated, Student Begins to Serve

    No one at school expected this.On a warm Sunday afternoon, Nicolette Anderson lined up with a half dozen other young men and women, all decked up in the same gray t-shirts, and marched across a parking lot. The steps are among the first she will take to become a full-fledged American Airman. It is

  • Airmen train with Polish air force

    Nearly 100 Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, here to train in a joint theater security cooperation event with the Polish air force. This event, hosted by the U.S. Aviation Detachment 1, is geared toward enhancing the skills of U.S. and Polish F-16 Fighting

  • D.C. Guard wife named Military Spouse of the Year

    Alicia Hinds Ward, wife of Tech. Sgt. Edwinston Ward, 113th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md., is the winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year.Representing the National Guard, Hinds Ward was chosen among six finalists, each one representing a branch of the U.S. armed

  • 174th Attack Wing Medical Group streamlines physical processing

    Military members stationed here may notice some positive changes the next time they visit the 174th Attack Wing Medical Group. Fewer stops and a streamlined process will reduce the amount of time Airmen spend waiting to see a medical provider. These changes are part of the Action Plan developed by