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Tag: 144th Fighter Wing

Guard, Reserve and Navy Test Helicopter Countermeasures Over Water
August 26, 2025 — MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. — The 129th Rescue Wing, based at Moffett Air National Guard Base in Mountain View, California; the 144th Fighter Wing, based at Fresno Air National Guard Base,... MORE

U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard deploys countermeasure flares as a U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, Aug. 20, 2025.

Flexibility is key for California Guard medical strike team
July 30, 2020 — INDIO, Calif. – Capt. Patrick McGar, a drill status Guardsmen and 144th Medical Group Detachment clinical nurse, had to adapt repeatedly as mission requirements changed while he was serving as a... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick McGar, 144th Fighter Wing clinical nurse, administers a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site in Indio, Calif. McGar and his medical strike team administered tests from April 1 to May 20, averaging 600 tests per day.

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Alaska Air Guard Conducts Three Rescue Missions in 24 Hours

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Task Force Beautification Teams With Advisory Neighborhood Commission in the District’s Ward 8

Connecticut Guard Squadron Assists Mortuary Mission at Dover Air Force Base