May 16, 2018 Air, Army National Guard might on full display during airdrop exercise In early American history, the Minutemen were civilian colonists who organized together into militia companies and earned their name by being ready at a minute's notice. The Minuteman is the symbol of the National Guard, and that history, work ethic and dedication to being ready when called upon is
March 12, 2018 104th FW chaplain bolsters resiliency during Korea deployment Maj. Kenneth M. DeVoie, the new wing chaplain at the 104th Fighter Wing, recently completed a year-long deployment as the command chaplain to Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) headquartered in Seoul, Republic of Korea. As a result of his experience, he returned to the 104th FW more capable
March 9, 2018 The Miracle on Laskey A 180th Fighter Wing Airman is first on the scene at a traffic accident, and thanks to her experience and professionalism under stress helps save the life of a young boy.
March 5, 2018 Loading the Combat King: Alaska ANG loadmaster supports rescue mission Profile of Alaska Air National Guard Senior Airman Marcus Moloney, a HC-130J Combat King II loadmaster with the 211th Rescue Squadron, and how he contributes to his unit's mission to rescue persons in need–both on and off the battlefield.
Feb. 13, 2018 New Jersey National Guard pioneered segregation’s end Although history credits President Harry Truman with desegregating America’s military, the truth is that racial integration had already arrived in New Jersey, thanks to a governor and National Guard leaders who had stubbornly insisted on equality in their forces.
Jan. 18, 2018 Cold weather won't stop 108th Wing Airmen 108th Wing Maintainers accomplish their mission regardless of the weather.
Dec. 22, 2017 Bittersweet memories as final C-130H departs N.C. Air National Guard The final C-130H aircraft departed the 145th Airlift Wing, as the unit prepares for a mission transition to the C-17 Globemaster, leaving many Airmen with bittersweet memories of their time spent flying the "Hercules." The unit has flown C-130s since 1971, starting with the B model, culminating in
Dec. 19, 2017 Airman deploys for hurricane support, returns with new friend When Staff Sgt. John Cox, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, deployed to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Oct. 9, he assumed he would be helping the local people recover from Hurricane Maria; he did not expect to bring home a four-legged addition to his family.
Dec. 18, 2017 Airmen and community team up to support deployed troops The 185th Family Programs Office had already received care packages that had been packed by the Le Mars, Iowa High School Student Council and packages from employees of the Premiere Bank Card Agency located in Dakota Dunes, S.D. Finding a way to ship the packages however presented a problem. At a
Dec. 14, 2017 173rd Fighter Wing updates mission statement to reflect changing times The 173rd Fighter Recently updated the mission statement and strategic plan. These updates and focus on the future align with the current Chief of the National Guard Bureau's priorities and mission of the Air National Guard.