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Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as the popular phrase states, they did end up in key leaders’ hands. Idaho National Guard key leaders held rattlesnakes and assisted the Idaho National Guard Environmental Management Office biologists with tagging, studying and measuring rattlesnakes on July 8, 2020 at the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, locally known as the NCA. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur)

There’s a snake in my boot – Key military leaders assist with tagging and the study of rattlesnakes

July 9, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as the popular phrase states, they did end up in key leaders’ hands. Idaho National Guard key leaders held rattlesnakes and assisted the Idaho National Guard Environmental Management Office biologists with tagging, studying and measuring rattlesnakes on July 8, 2020 at the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation [Read More …]

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. T.J. Copic, an F-16 fighter pilot assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, prepares for a training flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio, June 30, 2020. The 180FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is to provide for America; protection of the homeland, effective combat power and defense support to civil authorities, while developing Airmen, supporting their families and serving in our community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kregg York)

180th Fighter Wing Conducts Training Flights

July 2, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. T.J. Copic, an F-16 fighter pilot assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, prepares for a training flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio, June 30, 2020. The 180FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is to provide for America; protection [Read More …]

Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, present their skills in career fields including avionics, crew chiefs, munitions, weapons and operations, Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., June 25, 2020. These Airmen come from some of the most critical career fields in ensuring the 158th is mission capable with the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Campbell)

Highlighting VTANG Airmen

June 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, present their skills in career fields including avionics, crew chiefs, munitions, weapons and operations, Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., June 25, 2020. These Airmen come from some of the most critical career fields in ensuring the 158th is mission capable with the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. [Read More …]

U.S. Air Force Colonel Geoffrey Jensen, 173rd Operations Group commander, shows off his new shoulder patch after landing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, June 24, 2020. On this flight, Jensen accomplished 3,000 flight hours in the Eagle, joining a select group of “Eagle Drivers”. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Adam Smith)

Kingsley Pilot Accomplishes 3,000th Flight Hour

June 26, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Air Force Colonel Geoffrey Jensen, 173rd Operations Group commander, shows off his new shoulder patch after landing at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, June 24, 2020. On this flight, Jensen accomplished 3,000 flight hours in the Eagle, joining a select group of “Eagle Drivers”. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Adam Smith)

Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment executed an extraction mission via a CH-47 Chinook helicopter over Healy, Alaska., June 18, 2020. As part of a combined effort with the Department of Natural Resources, the Guardsmen rigged and airlifted “Bus 142,” an historic icon from book and film, “Into the Wild,” out of its location on Stampede Road in light of public safety concerns. The bus will be stored at a secure site while the DNR considers all options and alternatives for its permanent disposition. (Alaska National Guard Coutesy photo by Brent Goodrum, DNR)

Flying over “Into the Wild” bus 142

June 24, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment executed an extraction mission via a CH-47 Chinook helicopter over Healy, Alaska., June 18, 2020. As part of a combined effort with the Department of Natural Resources, the Guardsmen rigged and airlifted “Bus 142,” an historic icon from book and film, “Into the Wild,” out of its location [Read More …]

Feco, a Hungarian Vizsla single purpose bomb dog and members of the U.S. Coast Guard District 11 Maritime Safety and Security Team, prepare for a helicopter hoist training operation at the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Air National Guard Base, California, June 15, 2020. California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing train regularly with the Coast Guard to assist with hoist operation proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ray Aquino)

HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter hoist training

June 21, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Feco, a Hungarian Vizsla single purpose bomb dog and members of the U.S. Coast Guard District 11 Maritime Safety and Security Team, prepare for a helicopter hoist training operation at the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Air National Guard Base, California, June 15, 2020. California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing train regularly with the Coast Guard to assist [Read More …]

New York Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews conduct water bucket training in Riverhead, New York, June 12, 2020. The New York Army National Guard conducts helicopter firefighting when local agencies request support through the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sean Madden)

Helicopter Firefighting Training

June 15, 2020 defenseadmin 0

New York Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews conduct water bucket training in Riverhead, New York, June 12, 2020. The New York Army National Guard conducts helicopter firefighting when local agencies request support through the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sean Madden)

Lt. Col. Erik Simpson from the 107th Fighter Squadron prepares for the Michigan Strong Flyovers in his A-10 Thunderbolt II. The men and women of the Michigan Air National Guard at Selfridge salute and thank all the healthcare workers, first responders, military members, and essential personnel on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 with a multi-city flyover throughout the state of Michigan on May 12th and 13th. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo By Munnaf H. Joarder)

107th FS Fighter Pilot Gets Ready for Michigan Strong Flyover

June 15, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Lt. Col. Erik Simpson from the 107th Fighter Squadron prepares for the Michigan Strong Flyovers in his A-10 Thunderbolt II. The men and women of the Michigan Air National Guard at Selfridge salute and thank all the healthcare workers, first responders, military members, and essential personnel on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 with a multi-city flyover throughout [Read More …]

5 of 6 California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California. May 27, 2020. California Air National Guard maintainers from the 146th Maintenance Group and aircrew from the 115th Airlift Squadron, collaborated to accomplish the launching of 6 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the first time in over 20 years U.S. Air National Guard by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis.

Hollywood Guard celebrates milestone with 6-ship formation flight

June 13, 2020 defenseadmin 0

5 of 6 California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California. May 27, 2020. California Air National Guard maintainers from the 146th Maintenance Group and aircrew from the 115th Airlift Squadron, collaborated to accomplish the launching of 6 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the first time in over 20 years U.S. Air [Read More …]

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists with the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing conduct tactical training on Warren Grove Gunnery Range, N.J., June 12, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

EOD tactical training

June 13, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists with the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing conduct tactical training on Warren Grove Gunnery Range, N.J., June 12, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)