U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Small, 55th Wing command chief, Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force commander, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hopkins, 16th Air Force command chief, Lt. Col. Stephen Koether, 645th Aeronautical Systems Squadron Detachment 1 commander, Lt. Col. Jacob … [Read more...]
U.S. Postured to Defend Israel if Needed
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 8, 2024, as part of U.S. force posture changes in the region to address threats posed by Iran and Iranian-backed groups. The squadron’s rapid deployment of aircraft and personnel highlights the expertise, readiness, and capability of U.S. Airmen to generate airpower and respond to crises … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Rescue 104 From Floods
AUGUST 27, 2024 — An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew evacuated 104 Havasupai tribal community members and tourists from Supai village in a flood-response mission Aug. 23-24, 2024. “State missions are what we are here for,” said Staff Sgt. Louis Mirabelli, a flight medic and civilian firefighter. “They give us [Guardsmen] the opportunity to serve … [Read more...]
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day 2024
AUGUST 27, 2024 — On Aug. 26, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade celebrated Women’s Equality Day, joining the nation in honoring the ratification of the 19th Amendment. This historic event, which granted women the right to vote, served as a reminder of the progress made toward gender equality and the ongoing commitment to fostering a more inclusive future. “As we … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Celebrates Women’s Equality Day
AUGUST 27, 2024 - Walter Reed joins the rest of the nation in celebrating Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26 and every day. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the day American women gained the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. “One Piece at a Time,” is this year’s theme which was established by The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI). … [Read more...]