JANUARY 29, 2025 - The Secretary of Defense has directed the National Guard Bureau to provide immediate support for Presidential Executive Orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States. In support of U.S. Northern Command, the Department of Defense’s operational lead, the National Guard is “Always Ready, Always There” and is urgently working to fully … [Read more...]
A Lifeline for Military Families
JANUARY 29, 2025 – Connecting families from every unit across Fort Liberty, the Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program is a testament to the military's commitment to supporting Soldiers and their families. This comprehensive program is designed to address the unique and often challenging needs of military families who have members with special medical or … [Read more...]
Air Transportation Team Elevates Mission Readiness
JANUARY 29, 2025 - At their core, Air Transportation specialists are responsible for securely managing cargo and passengers. They ensure that everything and everyone on a military aircraft is transported safely and quickly. From food and medical supplies to helicopters and ground vehicles, they get valuable assets where they need to be. The 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) … [Read more...]
Guard Leads F-35 Combat Operations Testing
JANUARY 29, 2025 — The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) marked a significant milestone this week, leading an integrated test team in testing rapid aircraft regeneration processes that will dramatically reduce the time the F-35 Lightning II spends on the ground during combat operations. The testing centers on simultaneous operations, where … [Read more...]
MacDill Ushers in the Future of Air Refueling
JANUARY 29, 2025 - Leaders assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing broke ground on the renovation of the installation designed to house the KC-46 Pegasus, the U.S. Air Force’s newest air refueling aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, January 28, 2024. Commanders of multiple units within the 6th ARW attended as U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik, 6th ARW commander, … [Read more...]