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  • Elevating force protection with tethered drones

    STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y.  - The 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment to enhance its ability to respond to emergency situations and elevate situational awareness across the

  • Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness 

    ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)  - Senior enlisted leaders from across the Department of War told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, March 25, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and Guardians continue to operate in demanding environments worldwide. Those

  • Massachusetts Guard Hosts Inaugural Senior Leadership Course

    NIANTIC, Conn. – The Massachusetts Air National Guard recently graduated 41 Airmen across four different units and three states during the Air National Guard’s first 700-level Senior Noncommissioned Officer, or SNCO, Foundations course at Camp Nett from March 16-20.Tailored for the ranks of master

  • Arizona Guard Advances Agile Combat Training With MQ-9 Reaper

    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.- An MQ-9 Reaper from the Arizona Air National Guard’s 214th Attack Group landed here March 10, marking the first time the aircraft has operated from the installation and a significant step forward in the unit’s implementation of Agile Combat Employment.The flight

  • Final Flight Chapter: 133rd Airlift Wing Deploys C-130H3 to AFRICOM

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing hosted a departure event for more than 100 Airmen who were set to deploy alongside their soon-to-be-replaced C-130H3 Hercules to the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) area of responsibility.“The 133rd Airlift Wing is poised to execute