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Florida National Guard pilots flying combat-ready F-35s
February 7, 2017
An F-15 Eagle pilot prepares to taxi onto the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 23, 2017. Airmen from the 125th Fighter Wing deployed for 3 weeks to Nellis AFB for Red Flag 17-1, the first Red Flag training exercise to integrate the F-35a.
For this North Carolina Airman, deployment is a rite of passage
February 6, 2017
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alejandro Armendariz, 145th Maintenance Squadron, has his deployment paperwork reviewed for the final time by Master Sgt. Tessa Miller, 145th Force Support Squadron, during a deployment processing line held at the held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Feb. 5, 2017. Armendariz is a crew chief and is deploying for the first time.
North Carolina National Guard aviators win large aircraft of the year award
February 3, 2017
Detachment 17 Operational Support Airlift, 449th Theater Aviation Brigade's C-26 Metroliner staged at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, in 2012. For the third year in a row, Det. 17, based out of Morrisville, North Carolina, was named the Joint Operational Support Airlift Center’s (JOSAC) Large Aircraft of the Year for fiscal year 2016.
Army Guard scout teams compete to take part in Army’s best scout competition
February 3, 2017
Soldiers with the Hawaii Army National Guard’s C Troop, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, navigate the obstacle course at the Army Guard’s Warrior Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, as they vie for selection to represent the Army Guard in the Gainey Cup, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Held every other year, the Gainey Cup is a demanding, mentally and physically challenging competition that tests scout teams on a variety of tactical and technical skills to determine the best scout team in the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy)(Released)
Troops to receive training on military's new Blended Retirement System
February 2, 2017
Air Force Maj. Michael Odle, Defense Department assistant director of military compensation policy, reviews the DoD course content for the Blended Retirement System opt-in training at the Pentagon, Jan. 30, 2017. Eligible service members are required to take the opt-in course to learn about their options with the new retirement system, which goes into effect at the start of 2018.
Partners Colorado and Jordan explore military women’s evolving leadership roles
February 2, 2017
Students and faculty from Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center in Sherman Oaks, California, speak to a Soldier from the 270th Military Police Company, 49th Military Police Brigade, California Army National Guard, prior to start of Vigilant Guard 17 at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) California Task Force 1, Los Angeles. “One of the cooler things was, some of the females came up to me asking, ‘Well why can’t we be in the Army?’ Well guess what? I actually have some female Soldiers here who have been successful, who have deployed,” explained 1st Lt. Brian Frizzle, 270th executive officer.
Texas Air Guard major helps revive boy after pool incident
January 30, 2017
Maj. Eric Hoopes, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing’s Detachment 1, Texas Air National Guard, counts out compressions during a basic life support class at the 149th Medical Group, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 30, 2016. Hoopes was instrumental in saving the life of a child who had nearly drowned to death at a local area pool.
Two Florida Air Guard pilots are forging the future of the F-35 fighter
January 30, 2017
Florida Air National Guard pilots Lt. Col. Scott “Gaucho” Charlton, left, and Maj. John “Rocky” MacRae stand in front of the F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base on Jan. 24, 2017. Gaucho and Rocky are both F-35 instructor pilots with the 58th Fighter Squadron based at Eglin and are responsible for teaching pilots how to fly the Department of Defense’s newest aircraft.
Pennsylvania Cyberspace Operations Squadron to become prime force in cyber defense
January 26, 2017
Staff Sgt. Brandyn Mowers, of the 112th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, works on a cyber-attack simulation at Horsham Air Guard Station, Pa., Jan. 9, 2017. The 112th COS was created last year to primarily defend Air Force units and – when tasked by the governor – the state’s critical infrastructure facilities.
Hoosiers, Nigeriens announce new State Partnership Program
January 24, 2017
The Indiana National Guard has announced its new partnership with the Republic of Niger within the State Partnership Program.