Air National Guard
HARRISBURG, IL - FEBRUARY 29: A volunteer from Southern Illinois University's Air National Guard program stands guard outside a strip mall after it was destroyed by a tornado in the early morning hours of February, 29, 2012 in Harrisburg, Illinois. According to reports, at least nine people have died in tornadoes across the Midwest.
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They have made history by employing a brand new weapon system, given to them only nine months prior to deployment. In addition, they are the first-ever Air Force unit to work directly for the U.S. Army, delivering vital supplies and personnel, using Air National Guard and Army National Guard air crews. This also has made history.
The Winston P. Wilson pitted the best shooters in the Army and Air National Guard in a head-to-head competition. Our soldiers and airmen exceptionally displayed the skill of marksmanship that separates the military from all other professions.
It is now time for Congress to keep current Air National Guard funding and force structure in place until the process that Secretary Panetta has offered can become a realityMore quotes »
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Photo tour of Westhampton Beach
Beach School District. It is also home to the Suffolk County Francis S. Gabreski Airport, out of which the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Group operates, and Suffolk Countys Cupsogue Beach.The area was settled in 1666, and the Village of Westhampton Read more »
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Push begins to preserve Niagara Falls guard unit
-- A day after military officials revealed plans to eliminate more than 800 Air National Guard jobs at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, local leaders held out hope for a new mission for the unit that would squash the decision.U.S. Air Force plans released Read more »
Around the web
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GUARNG Battalion Returns from 3 Week Annual Training
leaders, where more than 600 Soldiers were transported to a training site about 8,000 miles away. Several states with Air National Guard assets supported the air movement to California, according to LTC George Charfauros, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations 5/29/12 from Pacific News Center Read more »
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Broncos DT Ben Garland Will Be Sworn Into Colorado Air National Guard On Wednesday
After Ben Garland finishes Broncos’ practice Wednesday, a weight lifting session and meetings Wednesday, the rookie defensive tackle will be sworn in to the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard. 5/29/12 from SB Nation Denver Read more »
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Nation's governors praise Senate action to protect Iowa Air Guard from budget axe
McCain, as well as South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin for their efforts to preserve Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft and personnel at fiscal year 2012 levels for fiscal year 2013. âThe Senate Committee action 5/29/12 from Des Moines Register Read more »
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Tribute to fallen veterans plays out at Fair Oaks memorial park and elsewhere across nation
"We're here (with the mortar) to keep the Civil War heritage alive." The hourlong program opened with two low-flying Air National Guard F-15 Eagle jet fighters screaming overhead. The remaining events played out mostly on the park's Court of Honor, a raised from Sacramento Bee Read more »
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GOBIS: Everyday heroes
there were parades around the Commonwealth on Memorial Day and North Attleboro's Doug Gavilanez, a member of the Air National Guard with missions in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq was proud to be saluting for several reasons. A combat engineer with duties as from The Sun Chronicle Online Read more »
