Guard News - The National Guard - Tag MAFFS

Wyoming Air Guard 153rd AW activated again for firefighting
September 17, 2020 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing has once again been activated by extension to support fire suppression efforts in California.One C-130 Modular Airborne...

Nevada Air Guard helping to battle California wildfires
August 24, 2020 — RENO, Nev. – Firefighting activation orders were extended for Nevada Air National Guard aircrew equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, as fires...

California, Nevada Guard fly MAFFS training missions
June 19, 2020 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California and Nevada Air National Guards brought out their heavy assets June 15-19 to prepare for each state’s annual enemies – wildfires.C-130 Hercules aircraft from both states...

Retired Texas Air National Guard Pilot Recalls Protecting Air Force One on 9/11

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response