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JOE FOSS FIELD, S.D. – The 114th Fighter Wing is exchanging F-16s with the 122nd Fighter Wing based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, creating an opportunity to exercise mission readiness and improve relations with other units.“By building good partners and relationships, we can work off each other’s
BUZZARDS BAY – Mass. - The 102nd Intelligence Wing Emergency Management Division, in collaboration with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, conducted a one-day Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack exercise on Jan. 10, 2025. Held at the academy's Emergency Operations Training Center, the exercise brought
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), Vermont Air National Guard, touched down at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2025, the latest round of U.S. Air Force fighter deployments to the Pacific.As part of its modernization plan, the U.S.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard provided water distribution support Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia, and also staged personnel to prepare for potential winter storm response at multiple locations across the state. The VNG deployed 15 Soldiers operating six portable bulk water
MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. - Hundreds of National Guard members are now involved in multiple air and ground firefighting efforts as wildfires rage across the Los Angeles Basin and Southern California.More than 1,850 Guard members from California, Nevada and Wyoming are
The Defense Department today announced it will work to provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities to California as that state's Los Angeles County region continues to be ravaged by a series of out-of-control wildfires that broke out yesterday. The order to provide the personnel and
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information training, also known as
BURLINGTON, Vt. — It’s not every day a member of the Vermont Air National Guard walks the halls of the White House, let alone shares a moment with the First Lady of the United States. For Tech. Sgt. Hayden Lessor of the 158th Fighter Wing, that moment became reality when he represented Vermont and
BUFFALO, N.Y.- The New York Air Guard’s 107th Attack Wing honored Millard Fillmore, the nation’s 13th president, as the wing’s mission support group commander laid a wreath at his grave Jan. 7.Lt. Col. William Gourlay placed a wreath from President Joe Biden at Fillmore’s grave in Forest Lawn
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —The Florida Air National Guard plays a vital role in supporting both state and federal missions, ranging from responding to local emergencies to deploying for overseas military operations. As the demand for skilled personnel increases, the Florida Air National Guard's recruiting
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - The Alaska National Guard strengthened operational cooperation with Alaskan Command through an Oct. 21 signing of a memorandum of agreement that establishes “a formal coordination relationship” between the two organizations.As stated in the MOA, the purpose
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Space Force Association recognized two New York National Guard Airmen as enlisted service members of the year for 2024 during the organization’s annual conference Dec. 10-12.Staff Sgt. Jason Capostagno was named National Guard Enlisted Airman of the Year in the Space Operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Douglas Craddock credits his childhood as the son of a Soldier for instilling a set of values that made him the person he is today.“My father served in the Army for over 20 years as an active-duty serviceman,” said Craddock, vice president of community engagement at the University
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY - Under the relentless sun, Airmen moved methodically, applying tourniquets, making radio calls, and scanning the ground for simulated unexploded ordnance. Between practicing bunker dives and coordinating their efforts, their sweat-streaked faces reflected
OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. - Emergency managers with the 102nd Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a natural disaster response exercise with 102nd Intelligence Wing members on Otis Air National Guard Base Dec. 18.The exercise evaluated how wing members would respond to a simulated extreme
HONOLULU – Maintenance Airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard have revolutionized F-22 Raptor maintenance by developing customized stands at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.The project, the result of nearly five years of collaboration with the National Guard Bureau, delivers a safer and more
CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Twenty-seven Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Security Forces Squadron teamed with six Ecuadorian Air Force special forces here recently for a week-long information exchange supporting domestic law enforcement operations.“Our days were focused on
PORTLAND, Ore. - Col. Christopher Lantagne, Oregon Air National Guard director of staff, completed a six-week tour as the commander of the 13th Air Expeditionary Group at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The 13th AEG supports the National Science Foundation, the lead agency at McMurdo.“I’ve done a lot
LATHAM, N.Y. - New York National Guard Army and Air Force Honor Guards provided military funeral honors at more than 8,700 graveside services in 2024.There are 116 New York Army National Guard Soldiers who serve on eight regional Honor Guard detachments, and 80 New York Air Guard Airmen who serve on
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - As it has for the past 25 years, the Nevada National Guard is set to team with its community law enforcement partners to ensure a safe New Year’s Eve celebration throughout Las Vegas.New Year’s Eve revelers in Las Vegas can expect to see Nevada National Guard Soldiers at various
ARLINGTON, Va. – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., former chief of the National Guard Bureau, died Dec. 28. He was 96.Temple served as the CNGB from 1986 to 1990, capping 43 years of military service. During his time as chief, he was instrumental in shaping the National Guard of
ARLINGTON, Va. – National Guard leaders gathered at the Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center Dec. 19 to honor its namesake, retired Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., with a heritage display showcasing his decades of devoted service to the National Guard.Air Force Gen. Stephen S. Nordhaus,
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – As families across North America gather to celebrate the winter holidays, exchange gifts, and cherish time with loved ones, military service men and women remain on duty around the clock, overseas and at home, ensuring the safety and security of the homeland.Air
ARLINGTON, Va. – As 2024 began, Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry Regiment, Nevada Army National Guard, were on duty along the Las Vegas Strip supporting state and local law enforcement as more than 400,000 people celebrated the New Year. “People love to see us out here,” said U.S. Army
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft arrived at Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base Dec. 23.The two aircraft belong to Poland and will be used to train Polish fighter pilots to use the newest generation jets.“The arrival of Poland’s
This month, the Defense Department's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office provided more than $5 million in funding to further develop GigEagle's AI-powered Joint talent marketplace for digital talent."Partnering at the enterprise level is a major step toward harnessing and scaling
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Kentucky Air National Guardsman was instrumental in helping locate the remains of two U.S. Marine aviators lost in combat over Vietnam a half-century ago.Master Sgt. Dustin Turner, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron in
GUAM - Did you know that roughly one-third, or 500 million acres, of the U.S. is forest? And did you know that Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. that is considered a jungle? By definition, a forest has many tall trees and can usually be traveled by
VILNIUS, Lithuania - Six Airmen of the 195th Wing representing four subordinate units participated and were a part of the California National Guard group named Top Team in the cyber defense exercise “Amber Mist”, Nov. 13-22, 2024. The overall objective of the annual exercise is to sharpen defensive
ROME, N.Y. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight. American and Canadian NORAD
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Thirty-six Airmen from the Kentucky National Guard conducted Operation Arctic Haven here Aug. 30 to Sept. 6, airlifting 39 tons of residential building supplies to the North Slope of Alaska to support local communities in need.The mission, which enables the
YAKUTAT, Alaska – Approximately 50 Alaska National Guard service members, volunteers from the Salvation Army, AKNG Child and Youth Program, and others visited the southeastern Alaskan city of Yakutat on Dec. 18.Operation Santa Claus is an annual community outreach program aimed at delivering holiday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The New York National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing entered a new chapter in its commitment to technological advancement and operational readiness, joining forces with the Air Force Research Laboratory and other military units through the Northeast Multi-Domain Operations Alliance.The
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Two Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard have been selected as top performers nationwide in the Contingency Response community, the National Guard Bureau announced recently.Staff Sgt. Yuri Motamedi was named Air Guard Expeditionary Operations Performer of the Year in the
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - Nine New York National Guard Airmen and Soldiers learned cold weather survival techniques from Sweden’s subarctic warfare experts during a week-long course in Boden, Sweden, 48 miles south of the Arctic Circle.Five Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing, an Airman each from the
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - For more than 30 years, the 349th Air Mobility Wing has brightened the holidays for local children through Operation Teddy Bear, an annual community outreach program sponsored by the Top III Council. The program, which focuses on volunteer service in local schools,
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The 192nd Medical Group, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, provided operational support to the medical thread during Bold Quest 2024 from Oct. 21 to Nov. 2, 2024, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.Bold Quest is an international joint training capability
JAPAN - This mission builds upon the foundation of previous Air Mobility Command endurance operations, demonstrating the value of C-130Hs in the USINDOPACOM theater and reinforcing the Cowboy Guard’s role as the sword and shield of Wyoming and the nation.While the mission showcased the Wyoming Air
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - Two New York Air Guardsmen from the 105th Airlift Wing’s Base Defense Group completed the esteemed Brazilian Jungle Warfare School course.Tech. Sgt. Gerardo Balsa and Staff Sgt. Grant Cozart, defenders with the 105th, are the first two 105th Airmen to ever
BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – More than 100 members of the 104th Fighter Wing and their families volunteered at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam for the Wreaths Across America event, Dec. 14, 2024. They joined millions of Americans participating in the event at more
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo.— The National Guard’s top leader emphasized the role of the dual status commander while visiting leaders at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command headquarters, Dec. 13.“State and federal military forces need to coordinate their
BOISE, Idaho - Radar, airfield and weather systems specialists with the 266th Range Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air National Guard, completed tower climbing training on Mountain Home Air Force Base Dec. 10.Tower climbing is vital to maintain
WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force has made a final decision to increase the size of its existing Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, by adding an active duty component.The department plans to add four additional KC-135s and additional
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Washington Air and Army National Guard noncommissioned officers visited Thailand and Malaysia Dec. 1-5 to strengthen military ties and share best practices.This all-NCO team marked a first for the Washington National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Their mission
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - The Alaska National Guard's 176th Maintenance Squadron marked the fielding of a helicopter engine test stand, the first of its kind in the Air National Guard, during a Dec. 9, 2024, ribbon cutting at JBER.The recently installed T700 Flexible Engine
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Two Maryland National Guard Airmen, who were part of the first 30 Airmen to attend the newly formed U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training School, graduated with honors during a ceremony on Dec. 6, 2024.Chief Warrant Officer 2 Erik Reichenbach and Warrant Officer 1
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – Two Airmen from the New York National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing were recognized for saving their fellow Airmen’s lives at a Dec. 8 ceremony.The 105th’s Top 3 Executive Team presented Staff Sgt. Timothy Horton and Capt. Sinead Kirnan with the Henry W. Windels
FORT KNOX, Ky. - Approximately 230 Airmen from more than 30 security forces units across the Air National Guard converged in Kentucky for Sage Eagle 25-1 — a recurring, battalion-sized, unconventional warfare exercise that validates Special Forces’ ability to operate in uncertain environments while
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework.The process began earlier this year when Air Force Materiel Command published a special order to
Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J. - A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron, bearing a new “Jersey Jerk” tail flash design, touched down at the 177th Fighter Wing Air National Guard base, Dec. 5, 2024. The aircraft will serve as a dedicated
KINDERHOOK, N.Y. — New York Guard Airmen saluted the nation’s eighth president on Thursday, Dec. 5, as Brigadier General Gary Charlton, the assistant adjutant general, Air, placed a wreath from President Joseph Biden at the grave of President Martin Van Buren.Fifty residents gathered at the
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – Airmen from the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing helped out Santa Claus by delivering over 4,000 toys earmarked for North Carolina kids whose families are recovering from Hurricanes Debby and Helene.The C-17 crew, based at Stewart Air National
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Eleven 134th Air Refueling Wing Airmen were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Dec. 7 for their heroic actions during a critical mission defending Israel from a barrage of missiles fired by Iran.The Distinguished Flying Cross, authorized by Congress in 1926, is awarded for
Part four of a five-part series covering the Air Force Surgeon General’s annual Senior Leadership Workshop. This year’s theme: ‘The Air Force Medical Service at 75 … Mission Ready, Operationally Relevant!’LEESBURG, Va. - The Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General brought medical leaders together
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s 62nd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team has a new robot system, enhancing its ability to gather vital information from potentially hazardous environments.During a five-day fielding and training course at the Consequence Management Support
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard brings unique capabilities to the cyber domain and has helped develop new applications that allow greater network connectivity while maintaining cybersecurity, Guard cyber officials said. “We bring real-world perspective coming from industry,” said Ken Flowers,
BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. — From Oct. 22 to 25, 2024, five members of the 104th Fighter Wing’s Communications Squadron participated in Exercise Noble Skywave, an International High Frequency communication competition, hosted at Joint Base Cape Cod, Mass. The Canadian Forces Joint Signal
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - A C-130 Hercules from the 133rd Airlift Wing out of Minneapolis St-Paul International Airport, Minnesota, performed several touch-and-go landing missions supporting landing zone safety officer training, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 18, 2024.The
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, NORAD and USNORTHCOM Command senior enlisted leader, visited the Western Air Defense Sector Nov. 18 and stressed to the WADS team
NEWBURGH, N.Y. - New York National Guard medics with the 105th Airlift Wing have begun combat readiness training at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York.In alignment with the U.S. Air Force Medical Service's new combat medic initiative, MEDIC-X, the 105th Medical Group is training to
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – The 36th Wing designed and hosted an inaugural shooting competition for all military branches and local law enforcement, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. “This is the first time in history an event like this is happening on the island and it is something we want to happen
TOPEKA, Kan. - One of the benefits of joining the Kansas National Guard is the skills learned may be useful in the civilian world. While Tech. Sgt. Ryan Ewing’s skills as a boom operator in a KC-135 refueling tanker jet may not have wide application in his civilian role as a firefighter-emergency
CIRCLE, Alaska - Alaska Army and Air National Guard members and Salvation Army volunteers boarded a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with Santa Claus Nov. 6 to deliver gifts to the remote village of Circle along the Yukon River.The event was one of three deliveries this year as the Alaska Guard and the
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guardsmen of 211th Rescue Squadron assisted District 17 Coast Guardsmen in the rescue of a pilot of a downed Cessna 207 at Iliamna Lake, Alaska, Nov. 21.The Coast Guard dispatched an HH-60 Jayhawk from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, and
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – The National Guard Bureau’s top leaders visited the New Hampshire National Guard Nov. 26 to better understand its people, missions and capabilities.Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the CNGB, traveled
BOISE, Idaho - The U.S. Army’s 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), along with partners from the Indian Army’s Special Operations Forces and the Idaho National Guard’s 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, participated in Exercise Vajra Prahar Nov. 2-22.The exercise on Orchard Combat Training
ALPENA, Mich. - After two years of construction, the new runway at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center officially reopened.The project provided the best-designed solution for military aircraft operations at the Northern Michigan airfield, making it capable of supporting even the most
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Two years after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok flooded communities across thousands of miles of western Alaska, the community of Toksook Bay made a big step toward replenishing what they lost from the storm — thousands of pounds of meat.On Nov. 15, the
BOISE, Idaho - The 124th Fighter Wing returned to Gowen Field Nov. 9 after spending more than 15 days training in the Nevada desert during the Green Flag West exercise.The exercise prepared units to support combat operations around the world.“Green Flag offers a joint-training environment that
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana - On Oct. 16, B-2 Spirit long-range bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, conducted precision strikes against five hardened underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.The B-2s showcased U.S. global strike capabilities and
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - Ten members of the Swedish Air Force visited the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base as part of the State Partnership Program Nov. 17-20.The New York National Guard signed a State Partnership Program agreement with
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - After months of planning, three super-drill weekends and countless gallons of gasoline and caffeine, the 145th Airlift Wing wrapped up the official readiness exercise validation Epic Sun 2024 on Nov. 4.While called a REV by the 145 AW, Epic Sun 2024 was graded as a combat readiness
NATAL, Brazil -- U.S. Air Force Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in CRUZEX 2024, the largest Brazilian-led multinational air combat exercise in Latin America, held at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil, Nov. 3-15.The Exercise provided unique opportunities for participants to increase their
RIGA, Latvia – Latvia marked its 106th Independence Day Nov. 18 with a heartfelt celebration, uniting military personnel, dignitaries and citizens in a display of national pride and unity. The event brought together more than 1,500 military personnel from over 12 allied nations.The Michigan National
OKLAHOMA CITY – In a collaborative effort to bolster defense against aerial threats, Oklahoma National Guard leaders gathered with state, education and industry partners to discuss counter uncrewed aerial systems at the Tulsa Tech campus in Jenks Nov. 7.The gathering brought together representatives
NIAGARA FALLS N.Y.- One hundred and twenty Airmen assigned to the 107th Attack Wing completed their annual large-scale readiness exercise, Niagara Warrior, Oct. 17-20.The exercise simulated a contested operating area with degraded operating conditions. All available duty stations, from Civil
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. - The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomed members of the Klamath Tribes and others of American Indian descent to a ceremony during Native American Heritage Month Nov. 15.The event commemorated a locally designed Native American aircraft nose art. Local members of the Klamath Tribes and
POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa - New York Air Guard Senior Airman Vincenza Costanzo was the top-scoring woman at a week-long South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition.Costanzo was one of 17 New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who represented the United States at the
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - Leaders of the West Virginia National Guard and the state of West Virginia met with U.S. Embassy officials at the capital city of Libreville Nov. 18 as part of a five-day trip to the Gabonese Republic to launch the State Partnership Program relationship between West Virginia and
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana National Guard, Oklahoma National Guard and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a new partnership Nov. 15 under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.The enduring program pairs U.S. states and foreign nations to enhance mutual
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - The Vermont Air National Guard began the third and final phase of a photovoltaic power project, an ambitious solar energy initiative to bolster energy resilience, reduce carbon emissions and enhance readiness.“We currently have the largest operating solar array in the Air
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The 155th Air Refueling Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package Detachment-1 participated in a full-scale exercise conducted by the National Disaster Medical System. The Nov. 13 exercise brought together local, state and
NATAL, BRAZIL -- For the first time in the history of CRUZEX, cyber operations played a pivotal role. CRUZEX 2024 introduced "CRUZEX CYBER," a simulated cyber exercise designed to integrate cyber defense with traditional air operations, marking a new frontier in military training.CRUZEX, one of the
MIDDLE RIVER, Md. - Four Maryland Air National Guard Airmen selected for the first U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training Class in over 60 years started the initial cohort in October at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.The 175th Cyberspace Operations Group Airmen are part of the 78 Airmen from
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Members of the 145th Airlift Wing conducted mission termination inspections on C-17 Globemaster IIIs at the North Carolina Air National Guard, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Nov. 1-4.The combat readiness inspection tested the capabilities of NCANG members in a simulated
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Utah Air National Guard completed an intensive Nuclear Operations Readiness Exercise Nov. 1-3. The exercise engaged the 151st Wing in around-the-clock operations, preparing members to execute their nuclear mission immediately. This annual exercise reflects UTANG’s role in
MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. - A 79-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran and stroke survivor is recuperating after a successful medical evacuation conducted by a team from the 129th Rescue Wing Nov. 8, approximately 400 miles off the coast of San Diego.The patient was on a chartered fishing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Kentucky Air National Guard was among more than 50 military and civic organizations that participated in the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade and massing of the Colors here on Saturday, when thousands of spectators lined Jefferson Street for the 90-minute event.One of the
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - For military members, family extends beyond biological ties, bound by shared purpose, sacrifice and trust.But for one mother and daughter from Martinsburg, the love and loyalty to their country can truly be a family matter.Blair Hesen, 18, and her mother, Marybeth Cole, 40,
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Hawaii Air National Guard activated two electromagnetic warfare squadrons across the Hawaiian Islands Nov. 1-2, ushering in a new era of offensive and defensive capabilities in the space domain.The primary functions of the new units, the 109th and 150th
ARLINGTON, Va. - Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead didn’t think twice in August 2020 before accepting his appointment as the Guard’s senior noncommissioned officer and principal military adviser on enlisted matters. It seemed that the Guard had never
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The 119th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy for Operation Pegasus Dawn, hosted by the 31st Fighter Wing, from Oct. 18 through Oct. 25, 2024. Pegasus Dawn is an Agile Combat
MARRAKECH, Morocco - The Utah Air National Guard was among U.S. Air Force aircraft and senior officials participating in the Marrakech Airshow 2024. The trade show featured static and aerial displays of military and civilian aircraft. It enabled international aerospace industry representatives to
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. --Eight Team Kingsley Airmen showed up at the base gym, PT gear in hand, at 4 a.m. on a chilly Saturday morning ready to test their warrior skills and compete for one of the coveted spots in the Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Competition. A group of former competitors held
ACROSS POLAND - Members from the Illinois Air National Guard, Ohio Air National Guard and U.S. Air Forces in Europe conducted expeditionary site planning surveys at three Polish military airbases and a commercial airport during a two-week mission.The expeditionary site planning survey team included
BERLIN, Conn. – Forty aviators, firefighters, and support personnel from the Connecticut National Guard were activated to assist local and state emergency personnel with containing a brush fire that consumed more than 120 acres of wildlife on Lamentation Mountain on Oct. 23.This is the first time in
FORT CARSON, Colo. – The National Guard is a vital contributor to North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, Gen. Gregory Guillot told National Guard adjutants general and senior enlisted leaders from the 50 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — As one of Hawaii’s largest exercises, the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) brought together a diverse coalition of U.S. and multinational forces from Oct. 5-18, showcasing the scale and commitment necessary for Indo-Pacific readiness. With
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - The Air Force Culture and Language Center has announced that the Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force Senior Language Authority in partnership with the Commander Air National Guard Readiness Center to board
MIDDLE RIVER, Md. - An Airman from the 175th Wing collected supplies and volunteered to support Hurricane Helene relief through a non-profit organization assisting in western North Carolina, the week of October 8, 2024.Maryland Air National Guard Master Sgt. Edward Krotz, a cyber warfare operator
OKINAWA, Japan - Members and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard deployed to the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan from July to October 2024. While deployed, the Minnesota Air National Guard members were known as the 179th Expeditionary
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - The New York National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing officially marked the arrival of its new HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue fleet during a ceremony Oct. 25 at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base.The aircraft will replace the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - The 124th Fighter Wing arrived at Nellis Air Force Base Oct. 24 for the Green Flag West exercise.GFW ensures the 124FW is operationally ready to provide joint ground support to its NATO partners globally. During this exercise, the wing based at Gowen Field in Boise,
PHOENIX - The opening ceremony for the 161st Air Refueling Wing’s new high-tech indoor firing range was held Oct. 25 at Goldwater Air National Guard Base.Maj. Gen. Kerry L. Muehlenbeck, the adjutant general of Arizona and director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs; Col.
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - U.S. Air Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear teams from across the National Capital Region participated in a training exercise aimed at enhancing their operational readiness, Aug. 23, 2024. Organized by the Installation Office of Emergency Management, the
Multiple DoD contractors train Airmen assigned to the 134th Air Control Squadron, Kansas Air National Guard, on the assembly, functionality, and operation procedures of the Tactical Operations Center – Light, Air Base Air Defense System – Missile Defense (ABADS-MD) at McConnell Air Force Base,
KOTZEBUE, Alaska – With winter freeze-up just around the corner, Kotzebue residents and responders from across Alaska are racing against time to clean up and recover from a powerful fall storm that flooded the town, displaced more than 80 residents and damaged dozens of homes.The Alaska Organized
MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. – More than a dozen Airmen from the 162nd Wing Security Forces Squadron returned home after a six-month deployment to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, where they supported combat power of joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command Area of
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- The unique experience of becoming a F-15C Eagle pilot is normally a series of rigorous schools eventually landing you at Kingsley Field, but one individual received the fast pass to be a fighter pilot for a day.The 173rd Fighter Wing had the honor to bring Carsen “Deadshot”
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti --Twenty-two New York Air National Guardsmen from the 105th Airlift Wing’s 213th Engineering Installation Squadron deployed to Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti and Camp Simba, Kenya, as well as Ramstein, Germany from April through October, 2024.The 213th Engineering Installation
SALEM, Ore. – When the opportunity to become the bilateral affairs officer for Vietnam arose, Oregon National Guard Air Force Maj. Angie Hayes jumped at the chance to live abroad and serve her country as part of the State Partnership Program.“This is something I always wanted to do,” Hayes said.
ROSWELL, N.M. - The New Mexico National Guard, working with county and state agencies responding to extreme flooding in and around Roswell, has rescued over 300 people.Over 75 New Mexico National Guard members remained on the ground Tuesday for this mission. After the flooding, the Guardsmen
ARLINGTON, Va. – Everybody plays a role in cybersecurity, National Guard and Department of Defense officials emphasized during a panel discussion on cybersecurity Oct. 16 at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center.“Everyone out here is a cybersecurity warrior,” said Kenneth
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - From the heart of Ohio to the rugged Alaskan terrain, the Polar Surge exercise is uniting Airmen, Guardians and coalition forces in pursuit of unparalleled space intelligence support to operations. Polar Surge is an active and ongoing partnership between the 213th Space Warning
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - The 168th Wing conducted a vital training exercise to sharpen skills operating without radios or cell phones Oct. 17-18.The communications out exercise tested the capabilities of the 168th Maintenance Group Airmen and reinforced the importance of clear communication
MORGANTON, N.C. – The National Guard’s top officer ceremoniously assumed his new role Tuesday. His first order of business Wednesday was to spend time with National Guardsmen supporting communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief, National
SCOTIA, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing began its 37th year supporting science research in Antarctica as five LC-130H “Skibirds” and 110 Airmen departed Stratton Air National Guard Base Oct. 16-17.The wing’s LC-130s are the largest aircraft in the world able to land on
ARLINGTON, Va. – Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Raines is the National Guard Bureau’s next senior enlisted advisor, Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, announced Oct. 16. Raines will succeed SEA Tony Whitehead, who will retire in November following more than four decades of
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Gary Koivisto, 433rd Operations Support Squadron evaluator pilot, served as aircraft commander for the 68th Airlift Squadron aircrew titled “Reach 2010”. Their mission was to use a C-5M Super Galaxy to transport two 147th Attack Wing MQ-9
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wis. -- The Western Air Defense Sector is the latest air defense sector to receive the next iteration of the cloud-based command and control (C2) system. From Sept. 22-27, WADS operators and the Air Force test and evaluation community worked together conducting both
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- The Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th Air Refueling Wing brought history to life last month at the Central Coast AirFest, unveiling a KC-135R Stratotanker in a special heritage paint scheme. The tribute honors Capt. Jim Kunkle, a 102-year-old World War II P-38 pilot from the
MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz.--The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center hosted the first Agile Air Dominance hackathon event to accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions aimed at enhancing Air Dominance capabilities.
MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. -- In a remarkable display of coordination and teamwork, the 129th Rescue Wing executed a high-stakes medical evacuation Oct. 9, rescuing an unconscious merchant mariner aboard a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel about 800 nautical miles off the coast.
MIDDLE RIVER, Md. -- Airmen from the Maryland National Guard hosted a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response exercise with regional partners at two MDNG training locations, Sep. 24-28, 2024.
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Alaska Air National Guard members of 176th Wing rescued an injured goat hunter Oct. 4 about 15 miles northwest of Haines.
RENO, Nev. -- The 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada National Guard, conducted a continuity of operations and natural disaster exercise Sept. 25 to evaluate the base’s ability to operate in a degraded environment — in this case, following a simulated large-scale earthquake.
ARLINGTON, Va. -- U.S. Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus assumed responsibility as chief of the National Guard Bureau during a ceremony Tuesday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- Airmen with the 167th Airlift Wing returned home to West Virginia on Sept. 26, ending a three-month deployment overseas. Approximately 150 Airmen with the 167th served as an expeditionary C-17 squadron, supporting airlift functions in theatre with other units.
STRATTON ANGB- N.Y. -- Security forces Airmen assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, New York National Guard, conducted the week-long course to train augmentees to equip them with the necessary tools to operate effectively alongside full-time security forces personnel.
MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico -- The 156th Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, hosted the first-ever ANG Contingency Response Senior Leadership Summit, at Muñiz ANGB bringing together key personnel from active-duty and contingency response units from ten states.
STARKE, Fla. -- The end of September and beginning of October proved to be a heavy lift for Soldiers and Airmen of the Florida National Guard when Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall over two weeks.
The 123rd Airlift Wing successfully completed its first major graded inspection in four years during the August Unit Training Assembly, capping a multi-day evaluation that rated its ability to deploy and operate in a contested environment.
The Virginia National Guard is helping Florida respond to Hurricane Milton while it winds down its support for victims of Hurricane Helene in Virginia. The VNG sent a Black Hawk helicopter to Florida and is mustering approximately 225 Soldiers and Airmen to provide engineer, transportation and
The New York National Guard dispatched 65 Soldiers and Airmen to Florida Oct. 9 to help the Florida National Guard respond to Hurricane Milton.
Over 11,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were conducting Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene relief missions in the Southeast Sunday, helping first responders and victims by air, land and water.
From the outskirts of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the heart of U.S. Central Command, a father-son duo workedhand-in-hand to enable air refueling operations that contribute to peace and security throughout the region.
At Shaw Air Force Base, the 20th Fighter Wing teaches, trains, and performs every day in missions and exercises such as Iron Hand, forging a culture of commitment, courage, and mastery.
In Mongolia's remote, rugged landscape, disaster response teams from 17 nations converged to participate in Gobi Wolf, a unique and challenging Disaster Readiness Exercise Exchange. The DREE was designed to build disaster response capabilities in partner nations, focusing on real-world readiness and
Members of the130th Airlift Wing’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team gathered together to receive parting words from West Virginia National Guard Leadership on Oct. 9, 2024, as they prepared to deploy to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
The Defense Department is readying itself for the next storm, Hurricane Milton, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Nearly 600 Tennessee National Guardsmen, with more than 150 vehicles and construction equipment, continue to support state, county and local first responders in East Tennessee areas impacted by severe flooding following Hurricane Helene.These Soldiers and Airmen are providing 24-hour ground and
Airmen from the 140th Medical Group, Colorado National Guard, participated in a first-time course in San Diego, Sept. 2-6, 2024.
Three Airmen injured during the January Tower 22 attack in Jordan were presented the Purple Heart at the 129th Rescue Wing at Moffett Air National Guard Base in Mountain View Oct. 5.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Byrne, Senior Airman Herland Antezana and Staff Sgt. Dustin Dinkelacker, assigned to
The Defense Department is continuing to increase its support for local, state and federal emergency responders in a massive effort to bring relief to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Three chaplains and a religious affairs specialist from the Ohio National Guard visited Serbia in September to meet with military chaplains as part of the State Partnership Program. The week-long visit was intended to strengthen relationships that enhance global security, understanding and
District of Columbia National Guard and Jamaican Defense Force leaders celebrated their 25-year partnership under the State Partnership Program Oct. 5.
Approximately 31 Soldiers and Airmen of the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) deployed for emergency response missions in South Carolina and Florida, providing emergency support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Gov. Tate Reeves approved an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request for
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Friedman, 49th Wing chaplain, a father of six, author, law school graduate, congressional rabbi, and a child of Holocaust survivors.Friedman serves as the Wing's chaplain under a Military Personnel Appropriation, a tour of active duty that’s authorized to support the
The North Carolina Air National Guard delivered an additional 80,000 pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies to the Asheville Regional Airport in response to Hurricane Helene.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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