A C-130 Hercules from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill taxis along the tarmac after a recent training mission Aug.1, 2014. The 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill., routinely conducts training operations to main More
Senior Airman Mathew Denault, a Joint Tactical Air Controller from the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, Peoria, Ill., marks a landing zone with smoke for a C-130 Hercules from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peor More
Sgt. Maj. Jeff Johnson rotates a blade during pre-flight on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the Illinois Army National Guard, 2nd Battalion, 238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Peoria, Ill., in support of More
Joint tactical air controllers from Canada and the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron, Annville, Pa., stop and listen for opposing forces while on their way to their objective during Operation Northern Strik More
Master Sgt. Lionel Gillis (center), from the 182nd Air Support Operations Group, Peoria, Ill., acts as observer/controller and explains the mission to a tactical air control party from the 169th Air Support Ope More
Senior Airman Tim McAllister discusses map coordinates with 2nd Lt. Paul Hauter while on a close air support mission during Operation Northern Strike 2014 near Rogers City, Mich., on Aug. 7, 2014. Both are tact More
Joint Terminal Air Controllers from the Latvian Armed Forces call-in a close air support mission during Operation Northern Strike 2014 near Grayling, Mich. on Aug. 8, 2014. Operation Northern Strike 2014 is a j More
Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Charlie Troop, Team 2-2, 1-126 Cavalry Regiment, Michigan National Guard, Dowagiac, Mich., head for extraction by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the Illinois Army National Guard, 2nd More
Joint Terminal Air Controllers from the 118th Air Support Operations Squadron from Badin, N.C. and soldiers from 2nd platoon, Charlie troop, 1-126 Cavalry Regiment, Michigan National Guard, Dowagiac, Mich., res More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brent M. Troyer, right, signals to his team to get in place for advance during Operation Northern Strike 2014 near Grayling, Mich., Aug. 14, 2014. The Airmen are TACPs from the 169th A More
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules lands at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Aug. 24, 2014. The Illinois Air National Guard has teamed with the Republic of Poland’s air force since July 1993 as part of th More
Capt. Daniel Curtin (left) and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Menzto switch out more weight prior to another repetition of the overhead squat. Both Airman from the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, Peoria, Ill., trai More
Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Triscilla brings in the guidon during the 182nd Air Support Operations Group change of command ceremony on March 5, 2015, in Peoria, Ill. The 182nd Air Support Operations Group conduct More
Tech. Sgt. Jesse Sorrell (left) and Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Martinson untangle parachute cord on a G-12E Type V platform parachute after recovering it from the dropzone on June 6, 2015. The Airman from the 182d Airli More
Chief Master Sgt. David McMullin from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Small Air Terminal, Peoria, Ill., briefs airmen from the 168th Air Support Operations Squadron, Peoria, Ill., prior to boarding a C-130 Hercules fro More
Master Sgt. Denise Pumphrey from the 168th Air Support Operations Squadron, Peoria, Ill., explains details about Exercise Northern Strike 2015 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan on Jul More
Master Sgt. Damon Girton from the 66th Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., acting as observer controller talks about today's mission with the team he is working with July 20, 2015, during Exercise No More
A Lithuanian armed forces joint terminal attack controller discusses the mission with Soldiers from the 233rd Military Police Company, Springfield, Ill., July 21, 2015, at Rogers City, Mich., during Northern St More
Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Mullins, a joint terminal attack controller with the 118th Air Support Operations Squadron, Badin, N.C., coordinates close air support targets downrange during a training mission with More
A Latvian joint terminal attack controller give a hand signal while during a training mission, July 24, 2015, Rogers City, Mich., during Northern Strike 2015. NS 15 is an annual training exercise on CGJMTC that More
An A10 Thunderbolt II from the 175th Wing, Baltimore, Md., conduct close air support training missions with joint terminal attack controllers on July 28, 2015, during Exercise Northern Strike 2015 at Grayling A More
Tech. Sgt. Tony Nickell, 165th Air Support Operations Squadren, Savannah, Ga., points out targets to Staff Sgt. Robert Jacoby, 165th Air Support Operations Squadron, during a close air support training mission More
Senior Msgt. Daniel A. Salazar, 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. assists with pouring the concrete for the footings of the new dining facility at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 2, 2016. More
Master Sgt Luke D. Whimby , 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron First Sergeant, Battle Creek Mich. speaks to Staff Sgt. Adam Walden about operating the heavy machinery at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 2, 2016 More
110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek, Mich. Civil Engineering Airmen work together to put in a new water spout at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 2, 2016. The Civil Engineering unit was participating in the Innovative Readin More
Marine Reservists work together to build a rebar cage for the footings at the new dining facility, Camp Hinds, Maine, May 2, 2016. The Civil Engineering unit was participating in the Innovative Readiness Traini More
110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek, Mich. Civil Engineering supervisors direct a concrete truck into position to pour into footings for the outside of a new dining facility at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 2, 2016. The C More
Maj. Nick D. Finfrock, deputy commander of Civil Engineering, 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek Mich. discusses morale, welfare and recreational activities for the next rotation of troups with Master Sgt. Luke D. More
Master Sgt Luke D. Whimby , 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek, Mich. First Sergeant, Battle Creek Mich. speaks to Airman and Marines about purchasing morale coins at Camp Hinds, Maine, More
Staff Sgt. Mary Pesce and Senior Amn. Keehan Reinhardt with the 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. works hard to level the wet concrete for the porch of the new dining facility at More
Senior Amn. Branden Zomerlei, Electrical Power Production technician, 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. re-fuels the generators powering the tents where the troups are living at C More
Airmen from the 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. and Marine Reservists work together to build a porch for the new dining facility at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 3, 2016. The Civil Eng More
Staff Sgt. Casey Nowicki, Structural Craftsmen with the 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. holds an end of a tape measure to help calculate the location of a molding tubes for conc More
Airmen from the 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. contemplate the measurments for window trim at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 4, 2016. The Civil Engineering unit was participating in th More
Cpl. Lam Hung, a heavy equipment operator from the Combat Logistics Regiment 45, Marietta, GA uses a chainsaw to cut a log as Technical Sgt. Phillip Biwer, a heavy equipment operator for the 110th Attack Wing C More
Marine Reservists assist Airmen from the 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. unload a trailer full of kitchen appliances and shelving at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 5, 2016. The Civil En More
Technical Sgt. Phillip Biwer, a heavy equipment operator for the 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich., teaches Senior Amn. Andrew Wheeler, a services journeyman for the 110th ATKW, h More
Airmen from the 110th Attack Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Mich. walk toward the woods to clean up the area after two weeks of construction at Camp Hinds, Maine, May 7, 2016. The Civil Engineeri More
Technical Sgt. Will Harden, 821st Contingency Response Group, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., shows how to prepare a vehicle for a Sling-Load with a CH-47D Chinook, Detachment 1, Company B, 3/238th Aviation Regi More
Senior Airman Calab Phillips, 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, Atlantic City, N.J., listens to the mission briefing prior to the scheduled event, Aug 9, 2016, at Rogers City, Mich., during Northern Strike More
Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines Regiment, Garden City, New York, discuss the logistics and targets for a combined artillery and close air support mission with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, Aug More
C-130 Hercules from the 120th Airlift Wing, Great Falls, Montana, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois, 165th Airlift Wing, Savannah, Georgia, and A-10 Thunderbolt II from 127th Wing, Selfridge Michigan, aircra More
Marines from the 2nd Platoon, Company L, 4th Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion, Tampa Fl. assault the beach at Lake Margrethe, Camp Grayling, Mich. to rehearse amphibious assault operations., Aug 13, 2016, More
Staff Sgt. Jory Poquette, 1437th Multi-Role Bridge Company, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., gives direction on where to manuver the vehicles to begin work on a dry bridge construction, Aug 14, 2016, at Camp Grayling, More
Soldiers from the 1437th Multi-Role Bridge Company, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., sets up the M1975 Launcher Vehicle for a dry support bridge mission, Aug 14, 2016, at Camp Grayling, Mich., during Northern Strike 20 More
Cadet Christian Hanselman, 1437th Multi-Role Bridge Company, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., holds a support rope while a cross beam is being lifted for a dry support bridge mission, Aug 14, 2016, at Camp Grayling, Mi More
Major General Todd McCaffrey, Commanding General, First Army Division East, Fort Know, KY, talks with Sgt. 1st Class Ernesto Tamorra and Staff Sgt. Sam Dillender, 2-351st Infantry Battalion, 177th Armored Briga More
Soldiers from C Company, 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Troop Command, Wyoming, Mich., conducts a walk through of the terrain for a troop advancement training mission during Northern Strike 2016, More
Major General Gregory J. Vadnais, Adjutant General for Mich., shakes hands with Governor Rick Snyder of Mich., with General Robert Abrams, Commander of United States Army Forces Command, as they attend a distin More
Staff Sgt. Chris Reed explains the structure of the Basic Marksmanship and Expeditionary Active Shooter courses to Airmen at the 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek, Mich., Feb 2, 2017. Airman must participate in a More
Sharon M. Evans, the Chair of the Clark State Community College Board of Trustees, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Col. Gregg Hesterman, the 178th Wing commander at Springfield Air National Guard Base More
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Norton, a CH-47 Chinook crew chief with the 2-135 Aviation Battalion from the Nebraska Army National Guard, looks out over the Fort McCoy Barrens State Natural Area Jul. 16, 2017. Soldiers More
After deboarding, soldiers from the 2-135 Aviation Battalion of the Nebraska Army National Guard watch as a CH-47 takes off July 16, 2017. Pilots and aircrew spend 24 hours in an austere environment evading cap More
After the conclusion of a SERE training exercise the crew of this CH-47 departs for an orientation flight July 16, 2017. Pilots and aircrew spend 24 hours in an austere environment evading capture until they ca More
Two Airmen use hammer drills and heavy duty saws to make a hole in a concrete wall during a simulated search and rescue exercise at Volk Field, Wis. July 18, 2017. The PATRIOT North exercise is a Domestic Opera More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Matthew Friese, a 128th Air Refueling Wing Chaplain, observes a religious support team as they set up a Tactical Field Religious Support Kit (TFRSK) at Volk Field July 19, 2017. Religious More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Regiment, 63rd Theatre Aviation Brigade, Nebraska National Guard, conduct swift water rescue training during the PATRIOT North 17 exercise July 20, 2017 at Sandy More
Nate Schenk, a senior at Waukee High School, shows off a model he and other students built for the 132d ISRG, December 20, 2017, at the Waukee Interactive Learning Center in Waukee, Iowa. The students are a par More
138th Fighter Wing members returned home at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Tulsa Oklahoma, Jan. 27, 2018. More than 100 Airmen deployed to Nellis Air Force Base, NV, to take part in Green Flag training. Green F More
Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing don protective gear during a training event at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York Feb. 11, 2018. The Airmen learned about the different phases of a Che More
Airmen from multiple aeromedical evacuation squadrons treat a patient during a mock emergency scenario en route to Jackson Mississippi, Feb 15, 2018. Airmen from multiple aeromedical evacuation squadrons formed More
Senior Master Sgt. Marcus Hawkins, 138th Communications Flight, Cyber Operations, 138th Fighter Wing, studies the history of Boley, Oklahoma during an event at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Okla., highli More
Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson, Adjutant General of Oklahoma, is greeted by Master Sgt. Timothy Eraker, 1st Sgt., 138th Fighter Wing, Mar. 5, 2018 during a visit to Tulsa Air National Guard Base. This is Thompson’s More
On March 16, 2018 at approximately 6:00 pm, Tulsa Air National Guard Fire Department, 138th Fighter Wing units 67 and 68 received a mutual aid request from the Tulsa Fire Department in regards to a major wildfi More
The 138th Fighter Wing, Emergency Management Flight, hosted the 63rd Civil Support and Weapons of Mass Destruction teams at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., Apr. 4, 2018. This type of annual training helps More
A local student gives the peace sign to classmates from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III at the U.S. Army’s 2nd Aviation Detachment, New Windsor, New York April 19, 2017. The 105th Airlift Wing was on hand More
Master Sgt. Richard Banks, a maintainer assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, shows his son what he does at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, N.Y. April 26, 2018. Airmen assigned to the 105th Maintenance More
Airmen assigned to the 105th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received recognition of their positions as dedicated crew chiefs for the C-17 Globemaster III at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, N.Y. June 2 More
World War II infantry veteran Alan Moskin speaks to and meets with Airmen, assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh N.Y. June 27, 2018. Moskin, who was raised Jewish, lib More
Lt. Gen. Scott L. Rice, director of the Air National Guard, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York Aug. 3, 2018. Rice toured the base and met More
Col. Laurel “Buff” Burkel speaks to Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2018. Burkel was medically evacuated back to the U.S. on a 105th C-17 Globemaster More
Two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters from 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment, Alpha Company, Denver, Colo., depart to a refueling point after a long day of training at Northern More
Firefighters from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Estonian air force participate in a familiarization course for rotary-wing aircraft during exercise Northern Strike 18, Aug. 6, 2018, Alpena CRT More
Infantry Marines with the 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Division from Grand Rapids, Mich., worked as opposing forces during simulated defense procedures and ambushes against Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from More
Estonian firefighters train as first responders in a vehicle extraction exercise at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich., during Northern Strike 18 on Aug. 9, 2018. Northern Strike 18 is a National More
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters practice sling-loading equipment, loading, and offloading during Northern Strike 18 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. The sling load is used f More
The 174th Forward Operating Location (FOL), Fort Drum New York, an aircraft maintenance detachment, handles fourth-generation fighter aircraft including the A-10, F-16, and F-15. Their mission during Northern S More
Latvian firefighters train as first responders in a vehicle extraction exercise at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich., during Northern Strike 18 on Aug. 8, 2018. Northern Strike 18 is a National G More
Medics from the 134th Medical Company, Camp Dodge, Iowa, and 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion, Aroura, Co., pull simulated Marine casualties from an exercise crash environment at the Carmeuse Calcite More
Firefighters from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., 180th Fighter Wing, Toledo, Ohio, the Estonian Air Force, and Bulgarian Air Force perform extraction exercises at Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Roger More
Soldiers from the 1-296th Infantry Battalion, Puerto Rico National Guard, and security forces from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., participated in a base defense exercise, Aug. 9, 2018, during N More
The 174th Forward Operating Location from Fort Drum, New York manages American air power at Northern Strike 18, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., Aug. 10, 2018. Northern Strike 18 is a Nat More
Soldiers from the 1-296th Infantry Battalion, Puerto Rico National Guard, and security forces from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., participated in a base defense exercise, Aug. 9, 2018, Northern More
Pararescue specialists from the 103rd Pararescue Squadron, Westhampton Beach, New York, execute a rescue training mission for Northern Strike 18, Aug. 10, 2018. Northern Strike 18 is a National Guard Bureau-spo More
Pararescue specialists with the 103rd Rescue Squadron, Westhampton Beach, New York, pull simulated Marine casualties from an exercise crash environment at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich., Aug. 1 More
Pararescue specialists with the 103rd Rescue Squadron, Westhampton Beach, New York, parachute into a simulated hot landing zone at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich., Aug. 11, 2018. This allows the More
Soldiers with the 126th Infantry, Grand Rapids, Mich., work their way through the forest at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich., Aug. 13, 2018, enroute to a specified objective they are intended to More
Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from Poland work with counterparts from the 227 Air Support Operations Squadron, Atlantic City, New Jersey, at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich., Aug. 13, 2018. More
Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department assists firefighters from the Ohio National Guard, Tennessee National Guard, Latvia, Estonia, and Bulgaria in a night burn training exercise. The firefigh More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Daniel Dailey, took part in a promotion ceremony to promote Cpl. Nathan Still, Alpha Co. 2-238 Aviation Battalion, Aurora, Co., to the rank of Sgt. at Grayling Army Airfield, Grayling, Mi More
Military dependents participated in the 2018 Moose Camp organized by the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base and a local day camp for a week in mid August. The kids kayaked, ran an obstacle co More
Lt. Col. Alta Caputo, commander of the 105th Base Defense Squadron, and Col. Marlon Crook. commander of the 105th Mission Support Group, reflect on a photograph during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Todd “TJ More
A conversation with past and present 138th Fighter Wing generals and the pride they share for the Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard story by TSgt. Phillip Cowen)
138th Fighter Wing JAG office for achieving the 2018 ACC ANG Legal Office of the Year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. C.T. Michael)
Marine Corps VMFA-312, F/A-18C Hornets and 125th Fighter Squadron battle head-to-head in a Joint Air Combat Training exercise June 14, 2019, at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla. (U.S. Air National Guard phot More
Senior Airman Angelica Midgley, a security forces Airman assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, swears in at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. Sept. 7, 2018. Midgley is the 400th career-recruit for Tech. Sgt. More