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The New York National Guard 213th Engineering Installations Squadron, based out of Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, recently assisted the 66th Air Base Group Communications and Information Division by removing more than a dozen fiber optic cables from an installation building
With four F-35A Lightning IIs flying through the Austrian mountains, the Vermont National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing returned to Austria for a second year of training with the Austrian and Swiss air forces.
A Kansas Air National Guard unit received one of Canada’s highest military honors for their help in restoring a specialized capability that was all but lost.
For two weeks in September, National Guard Airmen and Soldiers dedicated themselves to preparing for one of the most solemn duties in the military: handling and returning the remains of fallen service members with dignity and respect, even amid dangerous conditions.
Airmen from the 178th Wing’s 123rd Air Control Squadron completed a two-week joint training exercise on Friday at the Blue Ash Air National Guard Station, working alongside eight service members from NATO allies: United Kingdom, Estonia, Lithuania, and Hungary.
The Washington Air National Guard’s 225th Air Defense Squadron hosted its second Joint Kill Chain Exercise (JKCE) for 14 U.S. Army and two 225th ADS enlisted weapons directors Sept. 24-27 at the Western Air Defense Sector on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
The 147th Attack Wing has shifted its focus from the NATO-led Ample Strike 2024 exercise to flooding response efforts in response to one of the most severe weather-related events Czechia has ever experienced. Rising rivers have devastated nearly all parts of the country, with the hardest-hit regions
As part of a coordinated relief effort with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the North Carolina Air National Guard has delivered over 100,000 pounds of food, water and other critical supplies for Hurricane Helene victims.
The Kentucky National Guard deployed 11 Airmen with the 123rd Airlift Wing to North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2024, to assist local authorities with humanely recovering flood casualties in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” the adage goes. However, since the announcement in May that Sierra Leone would partner with the Michigan National Guard, there have been many first impressions between leaders across these organizations, leading to
ARLINGTON, Va. - More than 5,900 National Guard members from multiple states rescued hundreds of people and cleared roads across the Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Guardsmen mobilized in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, with help from the Maryland,
STARKE, Fla. - More than 4,600 National Guardsmen were on duty in Florida and across the Southeast Friday, assisting victims of Hurricane Helene.As the massive storm moved ashore at Florida’s Big Bend area late Thursday night, 3,900 members of the Florida National Guard were staged throughout the
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - The Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing and 176th Wing hosted nine members of the Mongolian Armed Forces and the Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency to exchange best practices and plan future engagements as part of the State Partnership Program Sept.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - On Sept. 2, while returning from a fire assignment in Oregon, Ben Wagner experienced a terrifying health scare midflight. Wagner, a U.S. Forest Service assistant fire management officer based out of Michigan, had just completed two exhausting weeks leading fire relief efforts in
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. - The 189th Air Wing officially began its first aircraft conversion in almost 40 years with the arrival of two EC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Sept. 18.The conversion to the C-130J is a major step toward fleet modernization for the Air National Guard in the effort to
WASHINGTON – The Senate Tuesday confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau. Nordhaus, who will also be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be promoted to four-star general and serve as the top officer in the nation’s oldest military
PARNU, Estonia - Eight Maryland Air National Guard Airmen partnered with Estonian Defense League members to conduct Operation Baltic Rhino, a convoy operations training exercise, Sept. 13-15 at the Eametsa military base in Parnu.Airmen assigned to the 175th Logistics Readiness Squadron facilitated
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing showcased international military collaboration by hosting the seventh Vulcan Guard space exercise Sept. 16-21 at military installations across Oahu.It was the first time the space event was held in Hawaii and the
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The 189th Airlift Wing officially began its first aircraft conversion in almost 40 years with the arrival of two U.S. Air Force EC-130J “Super Hercules” aircraft on Sept. 18.The conversion to the C-130J is a major step towards fleet modernization for the Air
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - The 173rd Fighter Wing, home of the F-15C Eagle training school, produces new pilots as part of its mission, but it is also home to experienced pilots who require requalification in the Eagle. Pilots from around the country come to Kingsley to attend school — even Maj. Gen.
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing members conducted two missions in one helicopter sortie Sept. 15, rescuing two general aviation pilots at two crash sites in Southcentral Alaska.The missions started when the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center received
MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, PR -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Maria Milagros Alicea Candelaria, recently became the first-ever female pavement and construction heavy equipment apprentice in the 156th Civil Engineer Squadron, Puerto Rico Air National Guard.Alicea dreamed about joining the Air
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- From the outside, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Conner may seem like any other Airman at the 167th Airlift Wing. However, one skill sets him apart from the rest; his expertise in the world of jiu-jitsu.As a winner of gold at the 2024 World Master International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- Being a service member in the military means a responsibility to defending the nation, upholding a code of honor and discipline, and being dedicated to a greater mission.Part of that greater mission as guardsmen is playing an active role in helping the communities in which they
STRATTON ANGB, N.Y. -- Members of the National Science Board – the entity ultimately responsible for setting U.S. polar research priorities --got a firsthand look at the ski-equipped C-130s which sustain science research in Antarctica and Greenland during a visit to Stratton Air National Guard Base
CHANNEL ISLANDS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION, CA -- The 146th Airlift Wing better known as the “Hollywood Guard” amid an increasingly active wildfire season where they hosted all MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) Air National Guard and Reserve units supporting wildland firefighting
CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted the annual senior leaders forum for the State Partnership Program Sept. 10-16.SPP links a state’s National Guard with a partner country’s military or security forces in a mutually beneficial relationship that supports theater campaign
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. - Tennessee Air National Guard Airmen of the 247th Intelligence Squadron orchestrated and executed Unkind Treachery, a field environment readiness exercise, Sept. 4-8.The exercise scenarios enabled Airmen to learn and demonstrate their proficiency in the Readiness Airman Training
CAMP DAWSON, W.Va. - The 171st Force Support Squadron and Airmen from the 171st commander’s support staff recently completed intensive expeditionary force support training at Camp Dawson, enhancing capabilities and readiness.Throughout the week of Aug. 4-9, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard Airmen
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - The Alaska National Guard rescued four hunters Sept. 16 in two separate missions at the request of the Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Rescue Coordination Center.Midday Monday, the AKRCC received a request from the Alaska State Troopers to assist two
FORT BELKNAP INDIAN RESERVATION, Mont. - Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing members participated in an Innovative Readiness Training mission at the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, providing free health care to people and their pets.The multiday mission in early August also involved
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - To build off the success of Enduring Partners 2024, members of the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force came together Sept. 10-13 for the Enduring Partners 2025 Concept Development Conference.“This is the third Enduring Partners exercise, but it feels like
LAJES FIELD, Portugal - Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, trained at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal, July 14-26.Renowned for its ability to deploy into austere environments and
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington Air National Guard hosted the first engagement for female leaders in the Royal Thai Air Force Sept. 9-13 at Camp Murray.The engagement aimed to empower female leaders through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.Since the
XENIA, Ohio - Medically trained Airmen from the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing helped provide free health care to more than 1,000 community members Aug. 11-12 as part of the Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training program.The event at the Greene County Career Center was a joint
STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing wrapped up its 2024 support for National Science Foundation research in Greenland at the end of August.Throughout the season, which began in April, the 109th Airlift Wing’s Airmen conducted essential
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Maryland Air National Guard Airmen participated in Cyber Fortress 3.0, a training exercise that tested the local, state and federal response to potential cyberattacks against critical infrastructure.The exercise, hosted by the Virginia National Guard July 7-20 in collaboration
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia National Guard senior enlisted leadership traveled to Finland Aug. 19-23 to collaborate with members of the Finnish Defence Forces on a plan for joint enlisted training and exercise and development for 2025 to 2027. Command Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich, the Virginia
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Kentucky Air National Guard Airman recently earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance while attending the U.S. Navy’s explosive ordnance disposal school.Airman 1st Class Barrett Darlington, an EOD specialist assigned to the Kentucky Air
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Members of the 173rd Fighter Wing were recognized with a September mobilization ceremony at Kingsley Field. Approximately 50 members from every group on base are deploying this year to support missions and U.S. interests across the globe.Deployments for the “No Slack” Airmen
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 226th Combat Communications Group, Alabama Air National Guard, conducted a large-scale contested environment exercise Sept. 5-8. Copperhead Beacon 2024 is an expeditionary communications exercise built to simulate deploying units to support Agile Combat Employment training
SALEM, Ore. - For nearly 60 days, the Oregon National Guard has supported wildland firefighting crews in multiple capacities across the state. Whether assisting with medical evacuation, water buckets or hand crews, more than 200 Soldiers and Airmen answered the call.The Oregon Department of Forestry
PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – Airmen, families and members of Congress gathered inside Hangar 254 Sept. 8 to honor more than 180 Airmen who will deploy to support U.S. Central Command this fall.It will be the U.S. Air Force’s first operational deployment of the KC-46A Pegasus refueler to a
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guard 176th Wing members rescued eight distressed residents in five missions over the Labor Day Weekend.Two of the missions required 212th Rescue Squadron Guardian Angels to parachute from an HC-130J Combat King II.The missions started
SURABAYA, Indonesia - On the outskirts of Surabaya’s bustling city at a sprawling naval base, teams of multinational service members collaborated to solve perplexing challenges in cyberspace.From Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 at the Headquarters Naval Warfighting Training Center, Indonesia, 46 service members
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. - Four firefighters from the 171st Air Refueling Wing recently returned from Operation Deep Freeze, a longstanding mission supporting the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Research Center in Antarctica. This assignment, undertaken by Staff Sgt. Robbie Gregor, Staff Sgt. Daniel
ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Mich. (June 14, 2024) --- Nearly 300 Airmen from 54 units across the Air National Guard converged for this year’s ANG Medical Service-hosted Medical Readiness University at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan.Kicking off in the first
PINEVILLE, La. – “Nobody can take care of you better than you. You can’t pour from an empty cup; you need to think of ways to fill your cup. Keep in mind, sometimes your cup will go down before it fills up,” said Chaplain Col. Page Brooks, Louisiana National Guard state chaplain, during the Belize
JODHPUR AIR FORCE STATION, INDIA - Pacific Air Force units were among 28 nations participating in or observing India’s largest multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II.The Indian Air Force-led exercise began Aug. 30 and fostered diverse ties that strengthened cooperation in counter-air,
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team faced a realistic training scenario Aug. 28, responding to the discovery of a makeshift laboratory in a home renovation company warehouse. In the scenario, a warehouse worker calls 911 and members of the Madison Fire Department
DETROIT - National Guard leaders helped facilitate professional development for Soldiers and Airmen during the 53rd Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Conference and Expo.“How often do we get a chance to have 2,000 service members, in one location, to hear from
LAJES FIELD AIR BASE, Portugal -- Sixty-four New York Air National Guardsmen from the 105th Airlift Wing traveled to the Azores—a cluster of Atlantic islands that belong to Portugal—to train with their Portuguese counterparts from July 28 to Aug. 10. The deployment for training included Airmen from
CAMP ROBERTS, CA -- The California National Guard showcased the Army’s premier West Coast Landing Zone (LZ) designed for rapid troop mobility during contingency scenarios Aug. 6-9. The 9th Operations Support Squadron’s airfield operations personnel, from Beale Air Force Base, were invited to conduct
RALEIGH, N.C. - Airmen from the North Carolina Air National Guard’s 145th Airlift Wing worked with the North Carolina Army National Guard, the Botswanan Ministry of Education, Go Global NC, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Worldview Program to accomplish a special State
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Air National Guard hosted 60 company-grade officers from nine countries for the annual International Junior Officer Leadership Development Course at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base and in the National Capital Region Aug. 9-16.The annual course brings together junior
VOLK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, WI -- 2024 Northern Lightning, a two-week joint-training exercise held annually at the Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, concluded on Aug. 18, 2024. The exercise involved more than 1,000 servicemembers from nearly 25 units from all across the country.
SURABAYA, Indonesia - The United States and the Indonesian National Armed Forces officially launched the 2024 Super Garuda Shield exercise Aug. 26 with an opening ceremony at Juanda Naval Air Base Surabaya.Super Garuda Shield is the largest annual U.S.-Indonesia training exercise. It originated as
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard battled wildfires from the air in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this week.At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the Tennessee National Guard provided four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and crews from Knoxville’s 1-230th
GOWEN FIELD, Idaho - German armed forces joint terminal attack controllers visited Idaho for the second time this year to train with their counterparts from the 124th Fighter Wing, Air Support Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, Aug. 24-29.The 124th ASOS invited the German JTACs to return
SYRACUSE, NY -- Fourteen members of the Hancock Field Air National Guard Base Fire Dept. participated in the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority’s triennial disaster drill at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Aug. 10, 2024.The drill is mandated by the Federal Aviation Authority which requires
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico -- The 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, based out of Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, recently completed a multifaceted training mission known as "Rollin Thunder 24" in Puerto Rico from August 8 to August 16, 2024. The operation was designed to enhance the
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - When faced with uncertainty, people respond in various ways — some flee, while others confront the challenge head-on. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Truppo, a personnel specialist with the 101st Air and Space Operations Group, saw a family in distress and sprang into
OAHU, Hawaii - The Air National Guard, the U.S. Marine Corps and international partners enhanced chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense capabilities during the two-week Toxic Swell exercise.In the face of evolving global threats, the Air National Guard’s Deployment for Training
NEW YORK - New York Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Mayra Winnie belted out “God Bless America” in front of 41,996 people.Winnie, the personal and development superintendent for the New York Air National Guard’s headquarters detachment, performed as part of the New York Yankees Military
VOLK FIELD, Wis. - More than 100 Airmen and 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing deployed to Wisconsin in early August to participate in the Northern Lightning exercise.Northern Lightning is an annual training event hosted at Volk Field Combat Readiness
LAJES FIELD AIR BASE, Portugal - Sixty-four New York Air National Guardsmen from the 105th Airlift Wing traveled to the Azores, a cluster of Atlantic islands that belong to Portugal, to train with their Portuguese counterparts for two weeks. The deployment for training from July 28 to Aug. 10
DETROIT — In a time of global uncertainty, the National Guard’s top officer, serving in an acting capacity, shared a message of strength and stability to attendees of the 146th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference. “We’ve got an awesome job, y’all,” Army Lt. Gen.
OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass – The 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and 212th Engineering and Installation Squadron packaged and prepared equipment for military airlift as part of a pre-deployment exercise Aug. 12-18.As part of the training, the 102nd LRS also mobilized personnel from the
OKINAWA, Japan -- In trying times, small things become more special; a single photo, a favorite hat, or a kitschy souvenir from a dear friend. Those small things are like treasure for the soul.By those measures, California Air National Guard Lt. Col. Patrick Cichon found a treasure trove in his
JACKSON, MS -- Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp, a flight nurse with the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, received the Bronze Star Medal for his exceptional medical skills, courage under fire, dedication and personal sacrifice to save lives during the U.S. armed forces withdrawal
ROLAND R WRIGHT ANG BASE, UT -- The Utah Air National Guard proudly unveiled new tail flash art for their KC-135 Test Detachment tanker at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base on August 20, 2024.The design of the new tail flash prominently features the Mountain West Militia Minuteman, with a
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The Air National Guard’s 102nd Medical Group (MDG) competed in the 2024 Medic Rodeo competition Aug. 12-16. The four-person cadre was the only Air National Guard team to compete against 17 active-duty units, placing within the top 10 of all participants. The Medic Rodeo
U.S. Air National Guard members assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing Medical Group (MDG) returned to Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin Aug. 5, 2024, after completing a two-week Medical Facility Annual Training (MFAT) on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico Army National Guard rescued multiple people in areas flooded by Tropical Storm Ernesto Aug. 14.Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi activated the Guard Aug. 12 to support local and federal humanitarian relief efforts.U.S. Citizen-Soldiers assigned to the
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - The New Jersey National Guard launched Vigilant Guard, a disaster-preparedness exercise from Aug. 17-21 to enhance coordination between military first responders and civilian emergency services. The exercise simulates a Category 3 hurricane striking New Jersey, testing
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – The 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, based out of Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, completed a multifaceted training mission in Puerto Rico Aug. 16.“Rollin Thunder 24” enhanced the unit’s air mobility capabilities and provided crucial individual medical
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia National Guard and multinational and interagency partners executed Cyber Fortress 3.0, a water management cyber incident response, July 7-20 at the State Military Reservation.“Every organization and individual in the state is a target,” said Col. Gerald A. Mazur,
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - The chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, awarded the Alaska National Guard the National Guard Excellence in Diversity Award for its diversity and inclusion efforts.The award, bestowed July 31, began in 2019 and has five categories.
ALPENA, Mich. - In the era of great power competition, caring for and transporting patients will be essential for our joint force. Northern Strike 24-2 is exercising this capability through the 127th Medical Group’s En Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS).From Aug. 11-13, Selfridge Air National
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington Air National Guard, Pacific Air Forces and Royal Thai Air Force wrapped up the 11th Airman-to-Airman talks at Camp Murray Aug. 8.“It’s been a great week and always nice to spend time with old friends and make new ones,” said Brig. Gen. Ken Borchers, commander,
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK -- Alaska Air National Guard members of 176th Wing rescued three distressed hunters Aug. 11 on the Kenai Peninsula during two sequential missions.The first mission opened in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers to search for two
TALLINN, Estonia – Maryland National Guard Airmen participated in a cybersecurity exercise at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence with their Estonian and French partners.Locked Shields 2024, the world’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise, is designed to highlight the global
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky National Guard hosted Ecuadorian military members for a subject matter expert exchange focusing on interagency operations and communications in a domestic operational environment.The Aug. 5-9 engagement between the State Partnership Program partners included activities
CAMP PERRY, Ohio - The All National Guard six-person marksman team won the National Trophy, also known as the Dogs of War Trophy, at the National Matches in August. It was only the third time the National Guard has won this prestigious award, with previous wins in 1986 and 1977.The National Trophy,
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Defenders from the 157th Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base tackled a new training experience to hone their abilities in close-quarters battle, land navigation and tactical combat casualty care Aug. 3-7.The training was developed and led by New Hampshire Air
OSCODA, Mich. - Active duty and reservists from the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps conducted a C-5 Galaxy defuel and simulated missile threat evacuation during Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Aug. 9.Air Force personnel from Dover Air Force Base, the Michigan Air National
VOLK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Wis. - U.S. Airmen from the Ohio Air National Guard 123rd Air Control Squadron participated in exercise Northern Lightning alongside a member of the Estonian Defence Forces Aug. 8.Master Sgt. Jarno Maasing, commander of the Network Monitoring and Helpdesk Group at
ALPENA COMBAT TRAINING READINESS CENTER, MI -- U.S. airmen with the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, train to operate the Real Time Information in the Cockpit system on the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training
Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, AL -- This month’s Excellent Airman is U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brady Cochran, a member of the 117th Propulsion Shop, also known as the Engines Shop, within Maintenance.Cochran comes from a long line of military service. His great-grandfather was a
BROWNING, MT -- Amongst the bison roaming over the great plains sits Browning High School, with the Rocky Mountains peaking just beyond the horizon, the hum of people funneling through filled the air while more than 200 U.S. service members changed the lives of members of the Blackfeet Tribe and
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - The Alaska National Guard activated Juneau Guardsmen Aug. 7 to assist with recovery and cleanup following recent flooding after the Mendenhall Glacier’s Suicide Basin released.Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration Aug. 6. Five Guardsmen were
OKINAWA, Japan - The 165th Medical Group stationed at the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, deployed to a U.S. Naval Hospital in Japan to train on basic medical procedures in a joint operations environment June 9-24.The 165th MDG’s training in Japan reinforced the ANG’s ongoing
KINGSLEY FIELD, OR -- Twenty-two Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing departed Kingsley Field on July 31, 2024, to support firefighting operations in Eastern Oregon.“It is important for the National Guard to respond and support our civilian partners when disaster strikes,” said Col. Micah Lambert,
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing rescued four distressed paddle boarders Aug. 6 near Byers Lake, about 110 miles north of Anchorage.The boarders sent an SOS signal using a newer cellphone with an embedded satellite transceiver.The Alaska
ALPENA, Mich. - U.S. Airmen with the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Sioux City, Iowa, trained to operate the Real Time Information in the Cockpit system on the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center.The RTIC data link system can
FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - The 106th Rescue Wing’s first HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter made its inaugural flight from Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base Aug. 4.Lt. Col. James Liston, the first 106th pilot to qualify on the new helicopter, said
JERICHO, Vt. - Nineteen Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing’s Security Forces Squadron spent their Aug. 2-4 drill honing their weapons handling and tactical skills at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Vermont.At the Vermont Army National Guard facility, the Airmen
POSTOJNA, Slovenia—Five Minnesota National Guard Soldiers participated in the Adriatic Regional Security Cyber Cooperation exercise from June 24 to July 25. Approximately 50 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states participated in the exercise with their armed forces partners from seven
ARLINGTON, Va. - Today is my last day as the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau. At midnight tonight, I will relinquish my responsibilities. As I look back at the past four years, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to represent you, engage with you, and tell your incredible story. I will
MILWAUKEE, Wis – As part of the agile combat employment exercise, 128th Air Refueling Wing Airmen performed training to improve and learn different parts of their job functions to become multi-capable, interoperable, and efficient Airmen during deployment and wartime situations July 14-19. A
FORT SMITH, Ark. – The 168th Civil Engineers Emergency Management team took part in the Air National Guard’s specialized personnel and equipment for the Austere Reconnaissance and Surveillance (SPEARS) course at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. The course incorporates Airmen into the Air Force’s
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Ten members of the Washington Air National Guard visited their counterparts in the Malaysian Armed Forces from July 22 to 26. The purpose of the visit was to exchange ideas on leadership development and strengthen the existing State Partnership Program between the two
LAKE OF THE WOODS, OR -- 173rd Fighter Wing Airmen and their families gathered together at a local lake July 14, 2024 for the second annual cardboard boat race. This unique morale event challenged different organizations across the wing to design, build, and race a boat through a set course on the
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Two F-16 Fighting Falcons piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Eduardo Castaneda, 122nd Fighter Wing, and Capt. Sean Williams, Defense Contract Management Agency in Greenville, South Carolina, landed at 8:10 p.m. July 22 at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia.The fighter aircraft were the
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing conducted Exercise Caribbean Fox at St. Croix July 16-24, focusing on mastering Agile Combat Employment concepts to prepare for any global challenge.The wing simulated a rapid deployment to a forward
Joint Base Andrews, MD -- Four exemplary Guardsmen were celebrated as Outstanding Airmen of the Year at a ceremony July 26th, held at the Air National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md.Maj. Gen. Duke A. Pirak, acting director, Air National Guard and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa E. Perry,
RHEINLAND-PFALZ, Germany - No matter where you go or how long you’re there, home has a way of finding you. For two brothers serving their nation in different parts of the globe, home found them in Germany.U.S. Space Force Sgt. Jared Dreier, U.S. Space Forces Europe component Command Headquarters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - More than 50 Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, along with civilians from the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology and the Illinois State Board of Elections, returned recently from a major cyber training exercise sponsored by the National Guard Bureau.Close to
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - The National Guard’s top enlisted leader discussed readiness, the importance of continuous improvement and the impact the enlisted force has on defense strategy during an enlisted town hall June 26.“Your role as NCOs is to be subject matter experts, and the subsequent
Des Moines, Iowa -- In the heart of Des Moines, Iowa, lies a critical asset for the Air National Guard: the Distributed Training Operation Center. Housed in the 132d Combat Training Squadron, the DTOC plays a key role in how the Department of Defense ensures readiness and efficiency in the face of
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA -- Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Blaise Frawley, deputy commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command, and RCAF Chief Warrant Officer James McCarron, Canadian Element NORAD Chief Warrant Officer, toured the Western Air Defense Sector on Joint Base
BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – The 104th Fighter Wing donated an F-15 Eagle to the New England Air Museum July 22 as the wing prepares for the conversion to the F35A Lightning II. Col. Michael Glass, 104th Operations Group commander, flew the F-15C aircraft 85-101 on its final flight,
BATTLE CREEK, MI — First Sergeant Diana Nogiec of the 110th Wing has been recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Airman of the Year for her exceptional leadership and dedication within the Air National Guard. Known for her innovative approach to operational challenges and unwavering commitment to
BEALE AIR FORCE BASE , CA -- Senior Master Sgt. Alejandra Rosales, an operations superintendent from the 147th Combat Communications Squadron, San Diego Air National Guard Station, California, attached to the 195th Wing, California Air National Guard, was selected as the Air National Guard’s 2024
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Master Sgt. Haley Rankin, a weapons director for the Western Air Defense Sector’s 225th Air Defense Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, was selected as the Air National Guard’s 2024 Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. She is only the fifth WADS
RICKENBACKER AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ohio - The Whole Airman Concept is a term used to describe how an Airman performs in certain areas, such as leadership and job performance, significant self-improvement, and base or community involvement. Though many great Airmen perform in these categories at
BROWNING, Mont. – U.S. service members from more than 50 units across the country are in Montana for Blackfeet Tribal Health - Operation Walking Shield, an Innovative Readiness Training medical mission.About 200 members of the Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Air Force Active Duty, Air Force
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing and the National Park Service and Talkeetna Air Taxi rescued nine plane crash victims July 12 at the Tokositna Glacier in Denali National Park and Preserve.According to an NPS news release, K2 Aviation
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, toured facilities and met with Soldiers and Airmen of the South Dakota National Guard during their drill weekend July 14-15.Whitehead also conducted town halls at various
ROME, N.Y. - Dozens of New York National Guard members spent three days cleaning up debris caused by a tornado that hit the city the evening of July 16.The 174th Attack Wing based at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base deployed 25 Airmen, while the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, headquartered in
Coraopolis, PA -- Forty-five years ago, the 171st Air Refueling Wing marked a significant milestone as eight KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft were permanently assigned to the base located near Pittsburgh.In 1976, the 171st transitioned from Tactical Air Command to Strategic Air Command. Unit members
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Jewett, a public affairs specialist with the 156th Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, receives a first-place certificate in the Multimedia Product category of the Air National Guard Media Awards Competition, presented by Tracey O'
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen with the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron’s Deployable Instrument Landing System Team completed a two-week annual training exercise June 16.The exercise focused on the squadron’s newest equipment, the AN/TRN-50 Deployable Instrument Landing
DULUTH, Minn. - In May 1982, Joan Jett’s ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ was No. 1 on the radio, and Master Sgt. Tom Krob enlisted at the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, as an aircraft fuel systems specialist. Early in his career, Krob worked on the wing’s F-4 Phantom II aircraft. He was
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thirty-five New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen worked with Brazilian soldiers to secure a major soccer tournament from a chemical, biological or radiological attack.The members of the New York National Guard’s 2nd and 24th Civil Support Teams, who specialize in
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FL -- At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, U.S. Northern Command deployed two C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) from California and Colorado for wildland firefighting operations from Channel Islands Air National Guard
LIHUE, Hawaii – Members of the 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team tested interoperability during a weapons of mass destruction exercise with the Kaua’i Emergency Management Agency, the Hawaii National Guard, and a half dozen other integrated CST teams and CBRNE Enhanced Response
ARLINGTON, Va. – More than 140 National Guard members from six states worked alongside international partners in a cyber training exercise to expand interoperability and track and eliminate cyber threats.“It helps develop advanced threat-hunting capabilities while ensuring awareness of the network
TAMBACOUNDA, Senegal - The Vermont National Guard has embarked on a critical mission to enhance medical readiness in its ranks and in Senegal as part of the MedRex medical exercise. This year’s operation spans three key locations, including the austere environments of Tambacounda and Goudiri and a
ALPENA, Mich. - Through heat, humidity and rain, Security Forces Airmen of the Iowa Air National Guard are training at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Michigan.The Iowa ANG members are in Michigan to hone their tactical skills so they are always ready to protect Air Force
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA -- The 192nd Wing recently hosted a two-day conference for Air National Guard classic association units here on June 25, 2024, bringing together leaders from across the country to discuss challenges, best practices and to explore the future of these vital partnerships.
CORAOPOLIS, PA -- Air National Guardsmen from the 171st Air Refueling Wing’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight recently participated in a training event with Pennsylvania Strike Team 1 aimed at enhancing skills in search and rescue and emergency response operations at the Allegheny County Fire
ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. -- Last month, civil engineer Airmen from the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, and the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, participated in the Piney Devil Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) exercise
FORT BARFOOT, Va. - More than 200 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted multiple mass casualty response drills during a collective training exercise. The Soldiers and Airmen are assigned to the Richmond-based 34th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives
PORTLAND, Ore. - The future of the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing was on full display July 12 during the formal unveiling of the first two operational U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets assigned to the unit.The Portland Air National Guard Base ceremony highlighted the first time a
NEW YORK - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the signing of a state partnership agreement between the New York National Guard and Sweden as part of the State Partnership Program.Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and Marcos Soler, deputy secretary for public safety of
BASA AIR BASE, Philippines - The Hawaiian Raptors from the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron landed at Basa Air Base, Philippines, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Philippine military relations.This inaugural landing occurred June 13 during the Marine Aviation Support Activity 24, an
Volk Field ANGB, WI -- The 254th Combat Communications Group proudly announces the successful completion of Exercise BUMBU FORGE 2024. This groundbreaking exercise, held from June 2 to June 16 at the Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center and Ft. McCoy in Wisconsin, marks a significant
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing, Gowen Field, participated in a weapons system evaluation program exercise at Hill Air Force Base.The June 6-14 program was designed to test the employment of various live munitions. It requires the efforts of various Air Force specialty
ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. – Civil engineer Airmen from the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, and the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, participated in the Piney Devil Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) exercise at the 177th
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - When a mariner on a cargo vessel sailing in the Gulf of Alaska became critically ill June 15, Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing came to the rescue.Alaska Air National Guard Maj. Miles Brodsky was the 176th Wing search and rescue duty officer
POSTOJNA, Slovenia - Approximately 50 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states participated in the Adriatic Regional Security Cyber Cooperation exercise with their armed forces partners from seven nations at the Slovenian Armed Forces Baron Andrej Čehovin barracks from June 24 to July
ROLAND R WRIGHT ANG BASE, UT -- The Utah Air National Guard's 109th Air Control Squadron is undergoing a significant transformation, marking its shift toward the forefront of cyber warfare. This move represents a new frontier in military technology, necessitating a focused and dedicated effort from
LIVERMORE, Calif. - Members of the 154th Medical Group Detachment 1 participated in the 2024 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Medical Specialist Course at the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Training Center June 1-7.The annual course is hosted by California Task Force 4 in the East Bay area of Northern
LIELFVARDE, Latvia - Airmen from the Michigan Air National Guard are on a critical mission in Latvia during the first two weeks of June, collaborating to bolster the capabilities of Lielvarde Airfield to manage military training airspace and defend against potential threats. The joint initiative
ROLAND R WRIGHT ANG BASE, UT -- The Utah Air National Guard's 151st Wing is taking proactive steps to fortify its readiness and capabilities, amidst the escalating global tensions and the growing complexities of modern military operations. Recognizing the critical importance of adaptability and
Ramstein Airbase, Germany -- The USAFE finance office is the largest and busiest Air Force finance office in the world, supporting AFRICOM and all of the European Theatre.PCS season runs from May until September, so having members of the 132d Comptroller Flight, Iowa Air National Guard, present to
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Humberto Pabon Jr., assistant adjutant general-air, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, addressed the Airmen assigned to the 141st Air Control Squadron, Punta Borinquen Radar Site, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, June 1, 2024, and discussed their future
SIOUX RAPIDS, Iowa - Iowa Air National Guard members converged on the small town of Sioux Rapids over the weekend, cleaning up debris to alleviate the effects of historic flooding.Eric Boge, a high school teacher, said he was thankful that the Guard came to help.“That actually brought tears to my
BOISE, Idaho - The 124th Maintenance Group prepared more than a dozen A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing at Gowen Field from May 31 to June 5.The aircraft, pilots, maintainers and support Airmen were headed to a weapons system evaluation program event at Hill Air Force Base,
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Airmen assigned to the 156th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 156th Wing Staff, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, integrated with the 52nd Fighter Wing as a force multiplier in support of the Saber Knight Readiness Exercise 24-01 and Astral Knight 24.Through
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Deployments typically require a service member to leave their home, family and friends for an extended period, missing birthdays, holidays and significant occasions to serve their nation.In a heartwarming twist, a Georgia Guardsman was promoted to the rank of sergeant first
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - The communications squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis had a challenge. The unit had identified hundreds of network switches on the base’s network that needed replacement. Funding for the equipment was there, but the staffing to do the work was another story.The
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, alongside aviation units from across the United States, participated in Sentry Aloha 24-2 from May 27 to June 14.The exercise, facilitated by the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, integrated
FORT DRUM, N.Y. – Nearly all Airmen assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s three wings participated in Exercise Iron Keystone 2024 across the commonwealth, with more than 90 from the 193rd Special Operations Wing taking part at a simulated forward operating base in northern New York.“Iron
EASTOVER, S.C. - Eighteen South Carolina Air National Guard Airmen and 44 military personnel from seven states and one territory conducted Emergency Management Battlefield Expeditionary Response training, also known as Fox EMBER, May 31-June 9.The 169th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Emergency Management
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. -- Every year, millions of Americans have their personal data compromised online. On June 8, 2024, the 140th Cyber Operations Squadron held an open house to educate members on the common cyber dangers they may encounter. The open forum event also served as an
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Almost 1,000 participants flooded the Virginia National Guard State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach for the longest-running and largest Department of Defense cyber defense exercise May 31 to June 15.Cyber Shield is an annual National Guard event that hosts National Guard
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing’s 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons conducted a rescue capabilities exercise June 25.The training at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, showcased search and rescue, high-altitude
PORTLAND, Ore. - Don’t mess this up. Those words raced through 142nd Wing fighter pilot Maj. Calvin Conner’s head as he landed the first F-15EX Eagle II at Portland Air National Guard base June 5.The day was significant for Conner, the entire base and Portland’s neighboring community. The arrival of
MACTAN, Philippines - The Guam National Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, partners in the State Partnership Program, conducted a mass-casualty field training exercise June 6-10.After four days of classroom learning, about 100 troops from the Philippine Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines
ALPENA, MI -- Conversation abruptly stopped as ten Air National Guardsmen looked skyward while two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft dropped simulated bombs and fired Gatling guns with a familiar, “BRRT,” at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range on May 21, 2024. The Airmen, members of the 127th Wing’s agile
Sioux City, Iowa -- A group of aspiring aviators are participating in a Jr. Pilot Summer Camp hosted by the MidAmerica Museum of Aviation at the Sioux City, Iowa airport this week. As part of the activities the group also toured the nearby Iowa Air National Guard facility on Friday.During their
PORTLAND, OR -- From uncertainty, to a life-altering car accident, to acceptance into the Air Force Academy, Senior Airman Noah Mariotti, a command and control battle management operations specialist assigned to the 116th Air Control Squadron, has experienced a whirlwind over the past two
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Air National Guard/Air Reserve Command Test Center conducted a force development evaluation on the HC-130J Ku/Ka communications suite during the Sentry Aloha exercise in June.The suite adds a multiband, resilient beyond line-of-sight SATCOM capability to
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Medics from the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard trained together recently to simulate a real-life medical emergency while in the field.Over 30 medics from the 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade and the 193rd Special
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - The 106th Rescue Wing’s first HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter touched down at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base June 20.Col. Shawn Fitzgerald, the 106th Rescue Wing commander, said the arrival of the new helicopter marks the beginning of a new
ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team technicians with the 70th Combat Engineer Battalion of the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus visited the 177th Fighter Wing as part of the State Partnership Program June 4-14.The 70th CEB EOD technicians and 177th
WASHINGTON - The 2025 Defense Department budget request prioritizes maintaining operational readiness, taking care of people and continuing to build a joint force that is lethal, resilient, survivable, agile and responsive, said Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, in
NAPLES, Italy - U.S. Air National Guardsmen assigned to 126th Medical Group, 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, are conducting annual training in Italy alongside U.S. Naval Hospital personnel, U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command.Members of the 126th who work in 12
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Over 150 commanders, officers and senior noncommissioned officers from 16 Air Force engineering installation squadrons across the country concluded a week-long engineering installation muster June 14 at the 178th Wing.The event enabled Airmen from the engineering installation
RED HOOK, Virgin Islands - Approximately 240 service members from across the United States provided no-cost health care to more than 2,000 Virgin Islands residents June 1-9.The event, spanning three islands and multiple locations, was the inaugural Virgin Islands Wellness Innovative Readiness
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - To boost military readiness and operational capacity, the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Civil Engineer Squadron helped improve an aircraft ramp at Yokota Air Base June 10. The ramp will eventually accommodate 10 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.The Airmen worked for two
Newton, Iowa -- A KC-135 Stratotanker and crew from the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing performed a flyover above the Iowa Speedway near Newton on Sunday, prior to the NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 race.The refueling jet flyover was a fitting prelude to Iowa’s first ever NASCAR Cup Series
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - U.S. Airmen assigned to the 141st Air Control Squadron, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, participated in the two-week advanced aerial combat Exercise Red Flag-Alaska.Military pilots and crew members trained April 18-May 3 to enhance air operations skills, improve
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Approximately 775 participants and 40 aircraft from six flying units participated in the 10th year of exercise Sentry Savannah hosted by the Air Dominance Center May 6-18.Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier fighter integration exercise. It aims to enhance fighter
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing concluded the latest iteration of its ongoing fighter exercise, Sentry Aloha 24-2, June 12 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.This two-week National Guard Bureau training event brought together more than 1,000
FRESNO, Calif. - California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing and its 194th Fighter Squadron teamed up with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 out of Yuma, Arizona, June 7-9 to conduct fighter integration training.The U.S. Marine Corps unit brought four F-35B Lightning II fighter jets to the
FORT DEVENS, Mass. - Team El Salvador and Mountain Company Commander Capt. Robert Matzelle defended their titles in the 2024 New Hampshire National Guard Combat Marksmanship Match June 6-8. The Salvadorans bested a field of 21 four-person squads in the team competition, and Matzelle finished as the
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - The 167th Airlift Wing conducted an annual extended drill June 6-9 at Shepherd Field.In contrast to the standard two-day drill weekend, the four-day assembly is known as “super drill“ and offers more time for wing members to complete annual readiness requirements and focus on
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho - Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Medical Group trained in a field environment near Little Camas Reservoir in Elmore County June 5-8 to prepare for future deployments.“The intent for this field training was to get the entire medical group exposed to the field
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guard rescue personnel of the 176th Wing rescued six plane crash victims June 10 near Port Alsworth, about 160 miles southwest of Anchorage.The DHC-2 Beaver aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area of the Lake Clark National Park and
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Airmen from the Royal Thai Air Force and the Washington Air National Guard’s 225th Air Defense Squadron participated in a subject matter expert exchange during the Enduring Partners 2024 exercise held simultaneously at the Western Air Defense Sector, Joint Base
DENVER — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, bid farewell to his distinguished career with a symbolic final flight, known as the 'Fini Flight', aboard an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, June 7, 2024.Symbolizing the
Sioux City, Iowa -- Department of Justice Prosecutor, Maj. Patrick Greenwood recently joined the Judge Advocate General team as the Assistant JAG at the Iowa Air National Guard 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa. Before coming to the 185th, Greenwood worked in Naval Intelligence for ten
Peoria, Ill. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ben Yeutson, a contracting superintendent with the 182nd Mission Support Group, has been awarded the Fiscal Year 2023 Outstanding Guardsman (Enlisted) in Contracting Award by the Department of the Air Force.The award, bestowed upon exceptional
SIAULIAI, Lithuania - State Partnership Program partners Pennsylvania and Lithuania shared best practices and capabilities over four days in Lithuania, strengthening their enduring relationship.From April 29 to May 2, personnel from the 193rd Special Operations Wing, 111th Attack Wing, 171st Air
OAHU, Hawai'i - Is spending two weeks in Hawai'i shooting machine guns on a military range on anyone's bucket list? Twenty-eight 173rd Security Forces Squadron defenders did just that in early May for their annual training.Maj. Ryan Fisher, the 173rd SFS commander, said qualifying on light and
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - New York Air National Guard members assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing participated in a combat search and rescue exercise May 4.The exercise at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base involved Airmen from the 102nd Rescue Squadron, which flies HC-130J Combat King II
WHITTIER, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing’s 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons conducted water rescue operations training in the Prince William Sound near Whittier May 14-16.The training included search and rescue, low- and high-altitude parachute drops, emergency
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Michael Fusi Ligaliga understands familial village systems and how they work in the Independent State of Samoa.He’s an assistant professor and program lead of Pacific Island Studies at Brigham Young University in Hawaii.He’s also a Matai, or Chief, at his village in
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The 10th annual Bersama Warrior exercise began June 1 with an opening ceremony led by Malaysian Armed Forces leaders and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kenneth Borchers, director of the Joint Staff for the Washington National Guard.Bersama Warrior is an annual, bilateral Joint
JUNIPER BUTTE RANGE, Idaho - In 2015, an enlisted Idaho Air National Guardsman and a German Army lieutenant attended the same Joint Terminal Attack Controller Qualification Course and began a friendship that has had international implications for the past eight years. The two engaged in a series of
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A crew of Kentucky Air National Guardsmen departed here for France last week aboard an aircraft emblazoned with distinctive World War II “Invasion Stripes” to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.The aircraft, an U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 123rd Airlift
WAIMANALO, Hawaii - Airmen from the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron performed Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training at Bellows Air Force Station during exercise Pacific Warriorz 2024.The primary objective of the April 7 exercise was to conduct movement, beddown and base recovery efforts after a
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. - Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from multiple services and countries converged on Volk Field Air National Guard Base May 13 for the 10th annual Audacious Warrior exercise.The 115th Fighter Wing hosted the 11-day exercise for over 70 participants assigned to the Air
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guard rescue personnel of the 176th Wing hoisted a hypothermic mariner to safety May 30 about 20 miles southwest of Kodiak Island.The boating party was in a vessel that capsized, triggering an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
LAPWAI, Idaho - The Idaho and Nevada National Guard provided medical care to the Nez Perce and Shoshone-Paiute Tribes during the Operation Nimiipuu Health community health care partnership May 13-24. The Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training program enables service members to gain
SPARTA, Ill. - The Illinois Army and Air National Guard completed a comprehensive chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive enhanced response force package training exercise May 5, enhancing the readiness of CERFP units.CERFP comprises five operational elements staffed by personnel
KOROR, Palau - Air Force Maj. Marvin Yamada Jr. was born on Guam, a 30-mile-long island in the Western Pacific Ocean — a place, it is said, where America’s day begins — to two native Palauans. Today, he serves in the Washington National Guard as a mission crew commander in the Western Air Defense
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