Maintenance Airmen from the 124th Maintenance Group generate A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, June 4, 2024. The aircraft generation is in support of a weapons system evaluation program that is taking place at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras) JULY 2, 2024 - The 124th Maintenance Group … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Army Tests Modernized Chinook Helicopter
JULY 2, 2024 — Screaming Eagle Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division completed testing a modernized version of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the recent exercise, Operation Lethal Eagle (OLE). Mr. James Adams, with U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Aviation Test Directorate, said the purpose of the Cargo Helicopters Project Office-hosted User Demonstration was to … [Read more...]
DoD Announces Winners of 2024 Commander in Chief’s Award
JULY 2, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today the 2024 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. The six recipients of this … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Urges Safe Boating During July 4th
JULY 2, 2024 — Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews throughout the Delaware Bay area will increase boating safety patrols during the Fourth of July weekend in support of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to enforce boating under the influence (BUI) laws. From Thursday through Saturday, boaters can expect an increased presence from the Coast Guard and local law … [Read more...]
Retired Army Guardsman Honored for 2004 Iraq Actions
JULY 2, 2024 — A retired New York Army National Guard Soldier was recognized for his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq during a ceremony at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on June 27, 2024. Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo, who retired in 2021, received the Bronze Star Medal with “V’ device from Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of … [Read more...]