U.S. Air National Guard

The 124th Fighter Wing hosted four F-35B Lighting IIs Jan. 7-9, 2021 at Gowen Field. Pilots assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps' Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA-225), based out of Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, trained with Idaho's A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, utilizing Idaho's ample training air space and the Orchard Combat Training Center and Saylor Creek ranges. Training with different aircraft exposes Air National Guard members to scenarios beyond their normal close air support mission and provides a unique experience to enhance the unit’s joint operations capabilities. (U.S. National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur)
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Arizona Marine Corps Pilots fly F-35s, Train with A-10s at Idaho Ranges

January 10, 2022 VA Worker 0

The 124th Fighter Wing hosted four F-35B Lighting IIs Jan. 7-9, 2021 at Gowen Field. Pilots assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Attack Squadron 225 (VMFA-225), based out of Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, trained with Idaho’s A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, utilizing Idaho’s ample training air space and the Orchard Combat Training Center and Saylor Creek ranges. Training with [Read More …]

A Swedish Armed Forces highly mobile Archer Artillery System fires a round at a demonstration for U.S. Soldiers and Airmen on Nov. 15, 2021, at Camp Atterbury, IN. Service members from across the country provided operational support, physical security, and force health protection enforcement during the Joint Staff sponsored Coalition Capability Demonstration and Assessment event Bold Quest 21.2 held at Camp Atterbury and Mascatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, Oct. 18 through Nov. 18. 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Myhr)
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Swedish Armed Forces Demonstrate Archer Artillery System at Bold Quest 21

January 2, 2022 VA Worker 0

A Swedish Armed Forces highly mobile Archer Artillery System fires a round at a demonstration for U.S. Soldiers and Airmen on Nov. 15, 2021, at Camp Atterbury, IN. Service members from across the country provided operational support, physical security, and force health protection enforcement during the Joint Staff sponsored Coalition Capability Demonstration and Assessment event Bold Quest 21.2 held at [Read More …]

Thirty-five, two-person teams of military snipers participated in the 2021 Winston P. Wilson and Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting Sniper Rifle Match Championships at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ark., Dec. 05, 2021. Teams participated in 3 events, Binary, El Sniper, and Reveal, each designed to test a specific skillset. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel J. Condit)
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2022 WPW and AFSAM Sniper Rifle Match Championships

December 10, 2021 VA Worker 0

Thirty-five, two-person teams of military snipers participated in the 2021 Winston P. Wilson and Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting Sniper Rifle Match Championships at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ark., Dec. 05, 2021. Teams participated in 3 events, Binary, El Sniper, and Reveal, each designed to test a specific skillset. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. [Read More …]

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 301st Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard drops flares over Falcon Bombing Range near Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2021. This exercise was observed by Canadian Special Operations Command aircrew participating in the first-ever Manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MISR) Fundamentals Course conducted by the 137th Special Operations Group, Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)
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137th SOW hosts CANSOFCOM Aircrew for MC-12W Training

December 9, 2021 VA Worker 0

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 301st Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard drops flares over Falcon Bombing Range near Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2021. This exercise was observed by Canadian Special Operations Command aircrew participating in the first-ever Manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MISR) Fundamentals Course conducted by the 137th Special Operations Group, Oklahoma Air National Guard. (U.S. [Read More …]

Lt. Col. Kevin Horton, 199th Fighter Squadron commander, and Col. Phillip Mallory, 154th Wing vice commander, complete an in-air refueling sequence Nov. 2, 2021, near Hawaii. Leaders who fall directly above and under the 154th Operations Group participated in a training sortie to witness the Group’s symbolic Change of Command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
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All Hawaii ANG airframes Soar during Symbolic Change of Command

November 11, 2021 VA Worker 0

Lt. Col. Kevin Horton, 199th Fighter Squadron commander, and Col. Phillip Mallory, 154th Wing vice commander, complete an in-air refueling sequence Nov. 2, 2021, near Hawaii. Leaders who fall directly above and under the 154th Operations Group participated in a training sortie to witness the Group’s symbolic Change of Command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)

Tactical Air Control Party specialists with the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, make observations and determine locations of buildings throughout the landscape Nov. 6, 2021, at Annville, Pennsylvania. TACPs from the 148th ASOS took part in a round-robin, team competition event to help enhance various tactical skills while developing team building. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp)
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148th ASOS Clete Training

November 7, 2021 VA Worker 0

Tactical Air Control Party specialists with the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, make observations and determine locations of buildings throughout the landscape Nov. 6, 2021, at Annville, Pennsylvania. TACPs from the 148th ASOS took part in a round-robin, team competition event to help enhance various tactical skills while developing team building. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo [Read More …]

A six-ship formation of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, from the 124th Fighter Wing, fly over Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 6, 2021. The aircraft were flying in formation as part of the 124th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Shannon Smith’s final flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)
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Col Smith’s Final Flight

November 7, 2021 VA Worker 0

A six-ship formation of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, from the 124th Fighter Wing, fly over Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 6, 2021. The aircraft were flying in formation as part of the 124th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Shannon Smith’s final flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)

Col. Shannon Smith, the 124th Fighter Wing commander, takes his final flight as an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot Nov. 6, 2021 at Gowen Field, Idaho. Smith will relinquish command of the 124FW on Nov. 7th, 2021 as he takes a new position at the Joint Force Headquarters as the director of operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mercedee Wilds)
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The 124th Fighter Wing Commander’s Fini Flight

November 7, 2021 VA Worker 0

Col. Shannon Smith, the 124th Fighter Wing commander, takes his final flight as an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot Nov. 6, 2021 at Gowen Field, Idaho. Smith will relinquish command of the 124FW on Nov. 7th, 2021 as he takes a new position at the Joint Force Headquarters as the director of operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. [Read More …]