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113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

ARLINGTON, Va. – At first glance, the District of Columbia Air National Guard’s alert facility looks more like a family room than the home of one of the nation’s most critical homeland defense missions. Oversized couches face several large-screen televisions, a spacious kitchen surrounds a long dining table and soft lighting gives the space a…

49 minutes ago, September 08, 2026
Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – After more than six weeks supporting the Department of Natural Resources, Washington National Guard aviation and hand crews concluded their wildland firefighting support mission Sept. 4, marking the end of an extensive response that brought together Soldiers, Airmen and Washington State Guard members to support communities and…

2 hours ago, September 08, 2026
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Vermont Guardsmen Return from Overseas Deployment

Vermont Guardsmen Return from Overseas Deployment

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Airmen assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing returned home Sept. 6 following an overseas deployment.The Airmen initially deployed in support of operations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility before later transitioning to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Their return…

6 hours ago, September 08, 2026
Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell

HONOLULU – The Hawaii National Guard remains actively positioned across the state, balancing recovery operations from Tropical Cyclone Lala with urgent preparation efforts for Hurricane Lowell, the third tropical system to threaten the Hawaiian Islands within a month.As of Sept. 7, 194 Hawaii National Guard personnel are on state active duty to…

6 hours ago, September 08, 2026
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Remembering the 113th Wing’s 9/11 Response

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hook, senior enlisted leader of the 113th Maintenance Group, 113th Fighter Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, recounts his and his unit's reaction to the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. As a young Airman assigned to the 113th, Hook and his unit sprang into action, loading munitions onto F-16 fighter jets and preparing to protect the skies above the national capital region. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck. Music via Audio Network: Horrors 6 by Matt Nasir.

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