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  • That NASCAR hat

    Sioux City, Iowa -- It makes sense that people in the fighter jet business would be attracted to NASCAR motor sports because of similarities in noise, speed, and the possibility of death at every turn.As the 2024 NASCAR cup series gets the green flag at the start of this month, race fans may

  • A KC-135 Christmas tale

    Sioux City, Iowa -- Decorating the KC-135 static display tail at the 185th Air Refueling Wing has been part of the Iowa Air National Guard unit’s Christmas tradition since the display was first tilted up in in 2007.The KC-135 tail is dressed for Christmas each year with lights that wrap around the

  • Pair of Aces

    SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- Twin brothers from the Iowa Air National Guard 185th Air Refueling Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Lucas Terry and Chief Master Sgt. Zachary Terry were both recently promoted at the 185th ARW in Sioux City, Iowa. Lucas Terry was officially promoted to Chief Master Sergeant at his

  • Iowa Air National Guard member goes the distance

    Sioux City, IA -- Running remains one of the most used forms of exercise to stay fit. Not everybody loves to run, but the benefits are undeniable for U.S. Air National Guard member, Lt. Col. Jennifer Carlson.  Carlson works as the 185th Air Refueling Wing Deputy Support Group Commander at her Air

  • Iowa Guard officer, Faiferlick pens book on bullying

    Iowa Air National Guard Lt. Col. Justin Faiferlick recently published a book titled “Battle Tested, how to awaken your inner confidence and stand up to bullying,” Faiferlick, works as the director of test at the Iowa Air Guard unit in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He is a 6th degree Master in Taekwondo as well

  • Security Forces Airman honors ancestors through service

    Staff Sgt. Trisha Ross, an Airman with the Iowa National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa received the Military Meritorious Service Award from the Society for American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) on June 8, 2017 during a ceremony held in Scottsdale, AZ. SAIGE is a