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Sept. 18, 2023
4 Air National Guard Locations Chosen for C-130J Upgrades

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Air Force selected four National Guard Airlift Wings as the preferred locations to receive C-130J Super Hercules to replace their aging C-130Hs, pending environmental assessments.Eight C-130J aircraft will be used to recapitalize the C-130H fleet at each location: the 103rd
Sept. 14, 2023
CMSAF shares vision for ‘Airmen of the Future’ and spectrum of superiority at AFA

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) -- Culture, goals and vision were the resonating themes covered by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass during her ‘Airmen of the Future’ keynote at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference Sept. 13.As the Air Force’s top
July 31, 2023
Total Force Airmen participate in AFFORGEN Silver Flag exercise

Silver Flag is one of the first Air Force exercise programs to align with the new AFFORGEN deployment model. Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, hosted the Air Force’s first Silver Flag course for its Airmen in the AFFORGEN deployment cycle earlier this year.
July 27, 2023
Utah Air National Guard's Dynamic Collaboration with UFC

ROLAND R. WRIGHT AIR BASE, Utah -- The Utah Air National Guard hosted two elite UFC fighters, Dominick Cruz and Drew Dober, for a meaningful training event in an unprecedented fusion of military might and martial arts prowess on July 12 -13, 2023. Spanning two intense days, this groundbreaking
July 25, 2023
Air National Guard and Total Force recruiting represent at UFC International Fight Week 2023

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TX - The Air National Guard and total force recruiting took center stage at UFC International Fight Week 2023, providing attendees with firsthand experience and valuable insight into the career opportunities and benefits available across Air Force components."This
July 20, 2023
177th Fighter Wing Airmen Graduate Wing's First Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Multi-Capable Airmen Familiarization Class

ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, NJ -- The 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants Flight hosted its first Multi-Capable Airmen Familiarization training course for Airmen, from a variety of other career fields, here June 20 – 30, 2023.The training
July 6, 2023
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit June 26 through 30. The visit recognized Romania as a valued NATO ally and advanced the strong and enduring bilateral
June 26, 2023
Contingency response Airmen exemplify MCA concept during Air Defender 23

One hundred sixty-five members of the Air National Guard's contingency response career field assigned to the 123rd and 156th Contingency Response Groups and the 172nd and 146th Contingency Response Flights deployed to Wunstorf Air Base, in support of exercise Air Defender 2023, bringing with them
June 26, 2023
Air Force Marks 100 years of Air Refueling with Flyovers

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - On June 27, the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command plans nationwide flyovers involving over 150 aircraft to commemorate 100 years of air refueling. Air refueling units will perform flyovers at major landmarks, population centers and state capitals in all 50 states.According to
June 15, 2023
In time for Father's Day, Air Force Veteran Dad honored with nostalgic KC-135 tour

Sioux City, Iowa -- Castana, Iowa resident Larry Lamb arrived at Clinton-Sherman Air Force base in Oklahoma during the late 1960s where he was assigned as a KC-135 crew chief.This week, the retired Iowa farmer had the opportunity to revisit that time of his life during a tour at the 185th Air

South Carolina Guard Airman Receives Bronze Star Medal

Minnesota Air Guard Security Forces Train on High-Tech Drone

Guam Guard Hosts Central Pacific Cybersecurity Summit

New York National Guard, Danish Military Plan Joint Training

U.S. and Pacific Joint Forces Train Together

New York Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing Leads Holiday Parade

Nevada Guard Supports Safety at Las Vegas Grand Prix

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Connecticut Guard Completes Mission Systems Operator Conversion

NY Guard Helps Prepare Georgia Guard for Aircraft Conversion

NY Guardsmen Help 10th Mountain Division Soldiers Test CBRN Skills

Iowa ANG commemorates Aviation History month part 1: Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star

Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Polish Delegation Visits The 183d Wing

173rd FW prepares for F-35 transition, hosts SATAF

Washington Guard, Tribal Emergency Managers Test Joint Response

121st DPH enlists help of therapy dog

117 ARW celebrates America’s oldest National Veterans Day Parade at its birthplace

State Partnership Program NCO Honored for International Efforts

188th Wing Airman travels to Japan as part of nine-person team

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner

New York Guard Airman Honored for Rescuing Car Crash Victim

Michigan Airmen Conduct Airworthiness Assessments in Africa

167th Airlift Wing Conducts Multicapable Airmen Training

National Guard Joins Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit

Arkansas National Guard Competes in Cyber Challenge

Maryland Air National Guard maintenance and operations Airmen maintain effectiveness

AFRL works to advance C2 capabilities for NYANG

AFGSC names 2023 Global Strike Challenge winners

STARBASE: Enriching Lives Through STEM

DEVCOM Soldier Center Participates in Rhode Island National Guard STEM Event

171st Volunteers to Assist National Guard Bureau With Regulation Validation

Boss Lift Event Provides Maryland National Guard Employers with Insight

Utah Air National Guard participates in Arbinger training

Veteran F-100 Crew Chief lives quiet life on Iowa farm after Vietnam

National Guard’s Heritage Honored at Storied Army Base

Multi-Capable Airmen: Kingsley Maintainers pursue FAA Airframe & Powerplant ratings

104th Fighter Wing Conducts Readiness Exercise

Michigan Airmen Train to Survive in Hostile Environments

Virginia Guard Civil Support Team Trained, Validated

13th ANG Command Chief visits the VaANG

WADS Celebrates 25th Air Division’s 75th Anniversary

WADS Lends Expertise to ARC WEBTAC 2023 Security Forces Working Group

National Guard Unveils Senior Enlisted Advisor Positional Colors

Airman Joins California National Guard Best Warrior Competition

New Partnership Enables Critical Training for New Hampshire Air National Guardsmen

F-35s return to Kingsley Field

Pennsylvania Guard Homeland Response Force Ready for Disasters

Defenders answer challenge in the Chihuahuan Desert, crown winners

Navigating the Cyber Frontier: The 126 ARW Way

Maryland Intelligence Analyst Helps Team Win Skills Exercise

Command Chiefs Advocate for Improved Total Force Distance Learning Courses

Fit-to-fight Airmen compete in 111th ATKW Commander’s Cup

Ohio’s 123rd Air Control Squadron Trains with NATO Allies

Kosovo President Visits Iowa National Guard Partners

AFGSC, AFRC, ANG Command Chiefs reinforce commitment to Total Force Integration at 2023 ARC Summit

NY Air Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing Supports Antarctic Science

DOD Leaders: Redefining Cybersecurity a Priority for All

Tennessee Air Guardsmen travel to Hawaii for unique training opportunities

Hawaii Airmen enhance warfighting capabilities through technology

Hokanson: National Guard Poised for Security Cooperation Partnership with Sweden

In Finland, Hokanson Sees a Country’s Cold Will to Defend Itself

Alaska Air Guard Rescues Plane Crash, Car Accident Victims

Alaska Airmen Conduct Agile Combat Employment Exercise

Pennsylvania Army, Air National Guard Conduct Joint Training

Cracking the code on Cybersecurity Awareness: 173rd Communications Flight keeps Kingsley connected and secured

Maryland Air Guard, Estonian Partners Focus on Cyber Defense

Weapons School Produces Guard Leaders in Growing Space Domain

C-130H avionics goes digital with major modernization upgrade

CMSAF underscores need for 137th SOW multi-capable Airmen

Western Air Defense Sector Gets New Training Facility

Airmen recognized for Afghanistan evacuation

Airman reflects on his Hispanic heritage

GameX: Shaw helps modernize MCA data collection

California National Guard Airman Rescues Injured Car Wreck Victim

148th Fighter Wing Fire Department provides emergency response to Duluth Air Show

188th Wing Captain helps strategic efforts in Indo-Pacific theater

137th AES trains for the first time on KC-46 refueling aircraft

Spouses experience F-15 in action during “Spouse Taxi” event

Iowa ANG Firefighters experience unique EMT training