OCTOBER 28, 2022 – Airmen from the 161st Air Refueling Wing conducted the Air National Guard’s first multiday flyaway readiness exercise by an air refueling wing Oct. 12-17 to demonstrate the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment priority. The ACE concept uses multicapable Airmen to maintain, refuel and recover aircraft and ensure they are ready to deploy rapidly. “This is … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 25, 2022 - The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing launched the first of five LC-130 “Skibird” aircraft to Antarctica Oct. 19 to support National Science Foundation research. The LC-130 version of the C-130 Hercules is the largest aircraft in the world able to land on snow and ice on skis. The aircraft are equipped with eight-bladed propellers for the … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 24, 2022 – The Tennessee Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team and state and local first responders conducted a joint search and rescue exercise on Kentucky Lake Oct. 19. The exercise integrated land, water and air assets from participating departments. The Tennessee National Guard provided a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, crewmembers and hoist operators. The Nashville … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 17, 2022 – Army National Guard leaders held a discussion forum during the annual Association of the United States Army meeting in Washington to discuss how the Army Guard plans to attract new talent and modernize alongside the Army. The panel, led by Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, examined recruiting and retention efforts, division alignment, … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 12, 2022 – Decontamination subject matter experts with the Washington National Guard’s 10th Homeland Response Force conducted a two-day hazardous material familiarization course for active-duty Soldiers with the 153rd Medical Detachment (Blood Support), 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 62nd Medical Brigade, Sept. 22-23. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Collins, Sgt. … [Read more...]