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Keeping Airmen safe in the most inhospitable place on Earth
March 5, 2019
Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Carter, an occupational safety and health manager assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, spent two months in Antarctica on a mission to improve safety procedures for the Airmen of the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing, giving them a better chance to survive and operate in the most inhospitable place on Earth.
Former N.Y. National Guard member recalls Vietnam history
March 4, 2019
New York Air National Guard 1st Lt. Harry W. Roberts, Jr. was the youngest pilot in the 136th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the unit's deployment to Vietnam in 1968. The squadron, part of the 107th Tactical Fighter Group, served in Vietnam from May 1968 to April 1969. About 350 Air Guard members deployed to Vietnam with 20 F-100s Super Sabres to fly close air support missions. He ejected from his battle-damaged F-100 and was rescued at sea outside of Da Nang, South Vietnam Dec. 18, 1968.
180th Fighter Wing Airman's job is to keep airfields safe
March 4, 2019
Senior Airman Sienna Krise, an airfield manager assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, radios the Toledo Express Air Traffic Control Towner before driving on the airfield Feb. 21, 2019. Her role as an airfield manager is essential to the safety of the 180FW’s flying mission by ensuring that airfields are safe and clear of debris and wildlife, as well as confirming pilots meet all requirements necessary to fly.
West Va. and State Partnership Peru review program success
March 4, 2019
Members of the West Virginia National Guard pose for a photo with the Peruvian Chargé d’Affaires, Minister Agustín De Madalengoitia, and other Defense Attachés and diplomats Feb. 19, 2019, at the Peruvian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
West Va. Guard and Qatar share insights through exchange
February 28, 2019
Members of the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and the West Virginia National Guard pose for a photo Feb. 14, 2019, while touring the QEAF facilities at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Republic of Fiji; Nevada Guard to expand Oceania partnership
February 28, 2019
Brigadier General William R. Burks, Adjutant General for the State of Nevada (left) with Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto, Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces enter the island country into the State's Partnership Program.
Ohio Medal of Honor recipient: From slavery to freedom
February 28, 2019
Deployed father and daughter reunite
February 26, 2019
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Lemens, a helicopter maintenance test pilot assigned to the 935th Aviation Support Battalion, Missouri National Guard, and his daughter U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jordan Lemens, a route clearance platoon leader assigned to the 2nd platoon, B Co., 326th Brigade Engineer Battalion, pose together for a family photo at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 7, 2019.
New Hampshire Airman has passion to keep old aircraft aloft
February 25, 2019
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark McCassin, assigned to the 157th Maintenance Squadron, New Hampshire Air National Guard, stands in front of a KC-135R Stratotanker, Jan. 31, 2019, at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. McCassin is the crew chief assigned to tanker serial number 57-1419, the oldest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory.
Wyoming National Guard partners with police in drug fight
February 25, 2019
Wyoming Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Diane Smith, the coordinator of the Wyoming Counterdrug Program.