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University experience strengthens Mideast military ties
January 30, 2020
Col. Kirk White, officer in charge of Task Force Spartan-Jordan, draws on his extensive experience building partnerships at Indiana University to strengthen military ties with Jordan.
Michigan-Latvia partnership supports Emerald Warrior exercise
January 30, 2020
Chief Master Sgt. Jerome Torres, airfield manager of Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), Alpena, Mich., reviews airfield status with Latvian Lt. Liba Mikova, from Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, as part of the Emerald Warrior 20 exercise at the CRTC Jan. 23, 2020. The two nations have been linked since 1993 under the State Partnership Program.
Airmen urged to be catalysts for innovation
January 29, 2020
Capt. Jennifer Marrs, 136th Airlift Wing force support services officer, guides public affairs members through AFWERX while explaining how it encourages Airmen and start-up companies to innovate and solve problems Sept. 5, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
SC National Guard enhances cyber initiatives with new facility
January 29, 2020
The 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade conducted a change of command ceremony for the 125th Cyber Protection Battalion at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, South Carolina, June 1, 2019, to recognize the outgoing commander, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Linda Riedel, and welcome the incoming commander, U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Medlin.
Minnesota Guard Soldier honors family’s military history
January 28, 2020
Minnesota National Guard Soldier Katie Blackwell honored her family's legacy of military service dating back to the American Revolution by having her grandfather, Ford Elliott, help to promote her to the rank of sergeant major on his 90th birthday at a January 2020 ceremony in Champlin, Minn.
International military friendship extends to 2nd generation
January 28, 2020
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Troy Smith poses with German Air Force Capt. Wolf-Soren Radke Nov. 19, 2019, at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen. Smith and Radke are continuing a friendship their fathers, who were also military members, started years ago.
F-16 maintenance discovery changes Air Force training standard
January 28, 2020
Tech. Sgt. Rosa Valdes and Staff Sgt. Rebecca Toland, non-destructive inspection technicians from the 140th Maintenance Squadron, perform an inspection of the 446 bulkhead on a block-30 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The 446 bulkhead is aft fuselage structure of the F-16 aircraft that supports the tail structure and recent tests have indicated an increased amount of stress cracks in this area.
10th CST showcases disaster recovery communications equipment
January 27, 2020
Tech Sgt. Ian Crocker, information systems analyst with the 10th Civil Support Team, Washington National Guard, briefs visitors on the capabilities of the CST's communications truck during the AT&T FirstNet Disaster Recovery Showcase at the State Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Jan. 22, 2020. The display showcased network and communications equipment that would be utilized during and after a disaster.
103rd SFS builds resilience through jujitsu
January 27, 2020
Master Sgt. Ian McMahon, top, 103rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief and combatives instructor, grapples with Tech. Sgt. Brian Davies, 103rd Security Forces Squadron, during an informal jujitsu session at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Jan. 23, 2020.
30th ABCT Soldiers attend Basic Leader Course in Middle East
January 27, 2020
U.S. Army Spc. Emilee Austin, 1-150th Cavalry Regiment, West Virginia National Guard, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, leads Basic Leader Course 20-703 in the reciting of the noncommissioned officer's creed at their graduation ceremony in the Middle East, Jan. 24, 2020. Austin was the honor graduate from her class of over 200 students.
158th Fighter Wing trains in Florida
January 27, 2020
A crew chief assigned to the 158th Maintenance Group prepares an F-35 for departure to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, from the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., Jan. 23, 2020, for Southern Lightning training. More than 100 Airmen will fly and maintain F-35 operations at Eglin.
Puerto Rico Airmen process relief support from Ohio, NM ANG
January 27, 2020
U.S. Airmen with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Mission Support Group work with Ohio and New Mexico Air National Guard Airmen at Muñiz Air National Guard Base Jan. 17, 18 and 22, 2020, to maximize the effectiveness of their assistance to people displaced by the Jan. 7 earthquake and aftershocks in the southwest region of the island.
Traffic Management Office keeps Air Force moving
January 24, 2020
Airmen assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing Traffic Management Office (TMO) fill a box with packing peanuts Jan. 12, 2020. The TMO processes and manages moving cargo, shipments and Airmen around the world and receives supplies for the base, ensuring the Air Force can fulfill its mission.
For First Army plans officer, an unconventional career
January 24, 2020
Lt. Col. Kendall Workman, plans officer, First Army, is going into his 36th continuous year in the military. Workman started his military career as a National Guard Soldier, reaching the rank of staff sergeant before attending Officer Candidate School. Before entering the Active Guard Reserve, Workman worked for 25 years at Boeing Commercial Airplane Group.
Coalition partners navigate map fundamentals
January 24, 2020
A U.S. Army Soldier, with Military Engagement Team-Jordan, 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Arizona Army National Guard, discusses map azimuths with Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) Quick Reaction Force Female Engagement Team Soldiers during a Map Reading Subject Matter Expert Exchange at a base outside Amman, Jordan Jan. 13, 2020. The United States is committed to the security of Jordan and to partnering closely with the JAF to meet common security challenges.
Property and fiscal office quietly works behind scenes
January 24, 2020
Property and fiscal office employees of the Minnesota National Guard work quietly behind the scenes to ensure funds and property are accounted for and managed so Soldiers and Airmen are trained and able to perform state and federal missions.
Pa. Guard chaplain taking running career to new heights
January 23, 2020
Chaplain 1st Lt. Justin Thomas with the 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, based at Fort Indiantown Gap, is a member of both the Pennsylvania National Guard Marathon Team and the All-Guard Marathon Team.
Ohio Airmen proud to support Puerto Rico earthquake relief
January 23, 2020
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, depart for Puerto Rico to help with earthquake relief efforts Jan. 17, 2020.
Hawaii Air National Guard hosts Sentry Aloha exercise
January 23, 2020
F-22 Raptor with the Hawaii-based 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons takes off on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Sentry Aloha 20-1 exercise, Jan. 21, 2020.
New York Army Guard turns travel time to training time
January 22, 2020
New York Army National Guard, B Company, 1st Battalion 69th Infantry, Soldiers, left to right, Spc. Artez Wilkins and Pfc. Steven Garcia Grenadier, both riflemen, practice taking out enemy targets during training at the 106th Rescue Wing, F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Jan., 11, 2020.