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  • A U.S. Air National Guard loadmaster and a civilian contractor for the U.S. Navy pose for a photo arm-in-arm inside the back of a KC-130T aircraft near the rear ramp door.

    Feature: Loadmaster Legacy - Father and Son Serve Together in the Skies

    The tradition of family members serving together in the military is rich and honorable. Throughout history, countless examples of fathers, sons, and other family members have proudly served their country. This tradition reflects the deep sense of duty and commitment that runs through these families

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  • Silhouetted Air National Guard Airmen look at a large C-130J aircraft in the foreground of the photo from inside the hangar

    Feature: California Air National Guardsman’s passion for art soars to new heights

    Tech Sgt. Serrica Michalek, a Maintenance Management Analyst with the 146th Airlift Wing, has taken her passion for art to new heights by painting new nose art on the unit's C-130J aircraft by demonstrating her exceptional talent and creativity through her vibrant and evocative artwork. Her passion

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  • C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly's above the Hollywood sign in a formation flight with other world war 2 aircraft.

    "Hollywood Guard" celebrates its centennial anniversary

    The 146th Airlift Wing better known as the “Hollywood Guard” amid an increasingly active wildfire season where they hosted all MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) Air National Guard and Reserve units supporting wildland firefighting efforts, also hosted its centennial anniversary at the

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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 146th Maintenance Group part of the 146th Airlift Wing based on Channel Islands Air National Guard Station (CIANGS), practice executing the fundamentals of Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) on Volk Field in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin April 16-18, 2024. The CDDAR certified members and augmentees used airbags, forklifts and cranes to raise, pull and stabilize aircraft that simulated different scenarios of downed airplanes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kalia Jenkins)

    146th Maintenance Group Airmen Learn a New Skill

    On a chilly, windy, overcast morning that promised rain in the very northern state of Wisconsin, 28 U.S. Airmen assigned to the 146th Maintenance Group of the Air National Guard, who live and work in Southern California toil away moving straps and fork lifting other equipment around a stripped down

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  • A military C-130J aircraft discharges a pressurized water stream from the rear of the aircraft over a green marshland with a creek affixed against a light blue sky.

    Hollywood Guard and U.S. Forest Service host critical aerial firefighting training in Southern California

    CHANNEL ISLANDS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service held its annual certification and training event for the aerial firefighting program known as MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) with two of the four assigned Department of Defense aircrews from the Air Force

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  • Two men facing each other rendering a military salute in front of an Air Force flag.

    Hollywood Guard celebrates operations group commander promotion

    Col. Christopher Lutz, commander, 146th Operations Group is joined by friends, family, and many members of the 146th Airlift Wing (146AW) to commemorate his promotion in a ceremony at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, Feb. 3, 2024.

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  • California Air National Guard personnel assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing load a pallet of equipment into the back of a C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running on-load at Schoonover Airfield, Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 9, 2023. The exercise, also known as Crisis Beach II, was a multi-day exercise to evaluate the 146th Airlift Wing's ability to deploy, adapt, and survive in a contested environment. Airmen participating implemented many skill sets shared from other career fields to demonstrate their ability to execute the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) model, highlighting their proactive and reactive operational strategies under simulated threat timelines in order to increase survivability while generating combat power. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Andrei Mostovoj)

    Hollywood Guard Fortifies ACE Element Training at Fort Hunter-Ligget

    The 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) participated in a Readiness Exercise (RE) at Schoonover Airfield near Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Sept. 5-9, 2023, during a multi-day exercise called Crisis Beach II, allowing participants the opportunity to perform duties outside of their Air Force careers and

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  • A California Air National Guard Airman advances up a flight of stairs with his practice weapon drawn as he scans the room for threats in a dimly lit shipping container that has been retrofitted to serve as a building.

    146th Security Forces Squadron Train with Emergency Management Flight in First-ever combined Dragonfire/Crisis Beach II Exercise

    The Hollywood Guard partners with Ventura County Fire Department's Training Center to implement and employ ACE model training for evaluation.

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  • U.S. Air National Guard Airmen with the 146th Airlift Wing test the functionality of a Modular Airborne Firefighting System unit loaded inside the cargo bay of a C-130J aircraft at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, Aug. 29, 2023. The 146th Airlift Wing has been called up to help the U.S. Forest Service fight wildfires across the United States.

    Hollywood Guard activated to support aerial fire fighting mission in Klamath Falls

    Two C-130J Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped aircraft assigned to the California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing (146AW) and the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing (302AW), Colorado Springs, are mobilizing to Klamath Falls Airtanker Base by means of the U.S. Forest

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  • A U.S. Air Force Airman kneeling down on the edge of the ramp door inside a military C-17 aircraft listening to a radio while another U.S. Air Force Airman is pointing towards the inside of the cargo area.

    The first in and the last out; Contingency Response Airmen help bring Exercise Air Defender 2023 participants home

    Exercise Air Defender 2023 (AD23) has come to a close; 108 members of the Air National Guard's Contingency Response (CR) career field assigned to the 123rd and 156th Contingency Response Groups and the 172nd and 146th Contingency Response Flights are helping to return over 10,000 AD23 personnel home

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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Candyce Ha, a command-and-control Airman with the 146th Contingency Response Flight, 146th Airlift Wing, California National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Huffman, a mobile command and controller, with the 123rd Contingency Response Group, 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky National Guard, have a discussion during exercise Air Defender 2023 at Wunstorf Air Base, Wunstorf, Germany, June 22, 2023.

    Contingency response Airmen exemplify MCA concept during Air Defender 23

    One hundred sixty-five members of the Air National Guard's contingency response career field assigned to the 123rd and 156th Contingency Response Groups and the 172nd and 146th Contingency Response Flights deployed to Wunstorf Air Base, in support of exercise Air Defender 2023, bringing with them

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  • A photograph of Senior Master Sgt. Giovanni Macro posing for a photo on top of an aircraft lift inside a large aircraft hangar with a C-130J Super Hercules behind him.

    Hollywood Guard maintainer receives Air Force Association award

    California Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Giovanni Macro of the 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) Maintenance Squadron was presented with the Chief Master Sgt. Dick Red Maintenance Effectiveness Award for his outstanding contributions to aerospace maintenance for the Air National Guard, June 3,

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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Chavez, an aerial porter with the 146th Contingency Response Flight, 146th Airlift Wing, California National Guard, helps load a German air force A400M Atlas aircraft with U.S. Air Force personnel and cargo in preparation for exercise Air Defender 2023 at Wunstorf Air Base, Wunstorf, Germany, June 6, 2023. AD 23 integrates U.S. and allied air power to defend shared values while leveraging and strengthening vital partnerships to deter aggression worldwide.

    146th Contingency Response Flight Supports Air Defender 23

    WUNSTORF, Germany - Eight members of the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing's Contingency Response Flight deployed with the 123rd and 156th Contingency Response Groups and the 172nd Contingency Response Flight to Wunstorf, Lower Saxony, Germany, to support exercise Air Defender 2023,

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  • A speaker talks to a room full of people during a seminar.

    146th Airlift Conducts Annual California Force Development Course

    Over 68 members of the California Air National Guard enriched their leadership skills Jan. 24 through 26 during the annual California Force Development Course (CFDC) held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ventura, California.

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Glynn, left, vice wing commander of Cal Guard's 146th Airlift Commander, holds a Hollywood Guard sign as other members of his table cheer for one of the wing's award nominees, Jan. 21, 2023, in Anaheim, California, during the California National Guard’s Service Member of the Year banquet. The event honored members of the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard and California State Guard for outstanding duty performance in 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)

    Hollywood Guard star Airmen keep shining at the 2022 California Service Member of the Year awards banquet

    After a multi-year hiatus caused by a nationwide pandemic in 2020, the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) celebrated their outstanding Airmen nominations as two of their own were selected as the non-commissioned officer and field grade officer of the year at the state level

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  • A Department of Defense contractor, U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Timothy Chow, commander 146th Civil Engineer Squadron, Col. Lisa A. Nemeth, commander 146th Airlift Wing, and Col. Christopher Dougherty, vice commander 146th Airlift Wing, participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the wing's new C-130J simulator at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, Jan. 5, 2023. The new simulator or Weapons System Trainer Reconfigurable C-130J flight simulator (also known as WST 12R) will showcase a myriad of capabilities that will separate it from other simulators across the United States. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Ulber)

    Hollywood Guard hosts groundbreaking ceremony for revolutionary Air National Guard C-130J simulator

    After a decade of lengthy logistical planning that bore many unforeseen impediments, including funding hurdles and a worldwide pandemic, the 146th Airlift Wing held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the beginning phases of construction efforts for their state-of-the-art future C-130J

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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing load a C-130J Hercules aircraft on Channel Islands Air National Guard Station Dec 3, 2022. The Airmen were deploying overseas for several months. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kalia Jenkins)

    Members of the 146th Airlift Wing deploy to support Operation Enduring Sentinel

    Members of the 146th Airlift Wing said goodbye to their families and friends before deploying for up to six months in support of Operation Enduring Sentinel this month.This deployment marks a shift for the wing as they transition from supporting operations in the middle east to operations in the

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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eddie Thomas and Airman 1st Class Nicole Centeno, assigned to the 146th Maintenance Squadron strap an oxygen mask onto a mannequin during an exercise September 9, 2022 at the Channels Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California. The 146th Airlift Wing participated in an annual Emergency Extraction Exercise to complete certification requirements for confined space rescue. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Wright)

    146th Maintenance Group participates in emergency extraction exercise

    An Emergency Extraction Exercise involving the 146th Aircraft Fuel Systems section and Naval Base Ventura County Fire Department (NBVC). took place on Sept. 9, 2022 at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, CA.

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  • A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules MAFFS (Modular Airborne Firefighting System) aircraft assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing sits on the flight line in front of the newly constructed MAFFS pits at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California. April 21, 2022. The new fire-retardant ground tanks have increased the storage capability five-fold from a 10,000-gallon capacity to 50,000 gallons to accommodate more MAFFS aircraft and the U.S. Forest Service's Very Large Air Tankers (VLAT's) with water and fire retardant solution. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Ulber)

    Newly constructed MAFFS ground tanks give Southern California a cutting edge in aerial firefighting capabilities

    Finalizing construction for a massive air-tanker base upgrade, the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) completed the installation of four new fire retardant ground storage tanks in March.

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  • U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing (621 CRW) load equipment into the back of a C-130J aircraft assigned to the 115th Airlift Squadron on an improvised dirt runway at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, February 8, 2022. Utilizing the C-130J and other Department of Defense aircraft, the 146th Contingency Response Flight and the 621 CRW partnered to accomplish skill-enhancing training and provide airlift support to the 621 CRW's evaluated exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Ulber)

    621st and 146th CRF partner to leverage airlift capabilities

    Contingency Response teams from the 146th Airlift Wing and the 621st Contingency Response Wing leverage airlift capabilities to accomplish training and evaluations.

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  • California Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Mark Duhaylongsod, Medical Technician with the 146th Medical Group, prepares to do a blood draw on Master Sgt. Katie Palmer of the 146th Operations Support Squadron at the PHAG2R (Periodic Health Assessment Go 2 Ready) at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station (CIANGS), Port Hueneme, California. November 6, 2021. This two-day event is the first annual PHAG2R for CIANGS. It's objective is to increase efficiency for airmen to complete their medical requirements, maintaining readiness and deployabilty for the whole year in a one-stop shop.

    146th Medical Group streamlines readiness reporting returning critical training hours back to drill status guardsmen

    Airmen from the 146th Medical Group (146 MDG), with oversight from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW), launched its first-ever large-scale medical readiness rodeo inside the wing's fuel cell hangar.

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  • Commander's Priorities Graphic

    Hollywood Guard commander releases her priorities

    Col. Lisa. A Nemeth, commander 146th Airlift Wing, announces her priorities to her enlisted force during a commander's all-call at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station. Nov. 11, 2020.

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  • A U.S. Air National Guard Honor Guard member hands a widow a flag.

    Hollywood Guard honors one of the original "Killer B's" during a celebration of life for Ed Bellion

    On the anniversary of the D-Day invasion of the beaches of Normandy, a setting aided by providence, 146th Airlift Wing hosted current and former members of the unit for a memorial service honoring the life, legacy, and career of Col. Ed Bellion.

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  • U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Kyle George and Staff Sgt. Matthew Ortiz from the 146th Maintenance Group repair a Nacelle Interface Unit (NIU) on a MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) C-130J Hercules Aircraft during MAFFS certification and training at San Bernardino Air Tanker Base, California, May 6, 2021. The MAFFS aircrew relies heavily on its maintenance crew to prepare the aircraft to accomplish its aerial firefighting certification. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Michelle Ulber)

    Vital Annual Aerial Fire-fighting training for Air National Guard and U.S. Forest Service heats up in Southern California

    In the dry heat of the high desert, the California and Nevada Air National Guard, the U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and multiple other fire-fighting agencies across the United States are performing their annual certification training for the aerial fire-fighting mission with MAFFS (Modular Airborne

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  • A U.S. Air National Guard member gives a COVID-19 vaccination into the arm of a military dependent.

    146th Medical Group shines as it rolls out dependent vaccinations in its first week

    The 146th Medical Group overcomes the logistical hurdles of delivering COVID-19 vaccinations to military dependents while simultaneously performing additional COVID-19 support missions across the state.

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  • California Air National Guard Members with the146th Maintenance Group's CCDR (Crash, Damage, and Recovery Team) provided critical aircraft recovery support to assist Marines from Twentynine Palms, as they removed a KC-130J that collided with a Marine F-35B in the city of Thermal, California. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air National Guard Col. Tim Martin)

    146th CCDR team shines bright in joint recovery efforts

    Members of the California Air National Guard's 146th Maintenance Group provided critical aircraft recovery support to assist Marines from Twentynine Palms as they removed a KC-130J that collided with a Marine F-35B in the city of Thermal, California.

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  • 6 California Air National Guard Security Forces personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing's Security Forces Squadron, undergo a three-day Phoenix Raven Apprenticeship Indoctrination class at Camp Roberts, San Luis Obispo, California. August 6-9, 2020. The Course is designed to allow seasoned Ravens to test and evaluate the Raven hopefuls; as they are tested spiritually, mentally and physically during their first steps toward becoming a Phoenix Raven. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Michelle Ulber)

    The 146th Airlift Wing's Elite Phoenix Ravens Team Prepares New Candidates.

    6 California Air National Guard Security Forces personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing's Security Forces Squadron, undergo a three-day Phoenix Raven Apprenticeship Indoctrination class at Camp Roberts, San Luis Obispo, California.

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  • A photograph of multiple California Air National Guard airmen waiting to board a C-130J Super Hercules military aircraft at the Paso Robles Municipal airport.

    A Herculean Effort - 146th Airlift Wing airlifts personnel and supplies across California

    The 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) performed over 75 sorties (military operational flights) moving 1,574 personnel and 364,600 pounds of supplies across California in preparation of supplementing additional support to civil authorities during civil unrest in Los Angeles County, California. June 1,

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  • A photo of a U.S. Air National Guard Security Forces defender standing in front of two police vehicles that are flashing red and blue lights.

    If not us, then who? Serving California with small gestures of kindness.

    Two defenders from the 146th Airlift Wing's Security Forces Squadron provide a small gesture of kindness to a disabled pedestrian during the early days of civil unrest in Los Angeles, California. June 1, 2020.

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  • California Air National Guard Col. Lisa Nemeth assumes command of the 146th Airlift Wing at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, California. June 13, 2020. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Wright.

    California Air National Guard Col. Lisa Nemeth assumes command of the 146th Airlift Wing

    The 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) welcomed California Air National Guard Col. Lisa Nemeth as their incoming commander during an assumption of command ceremony held at the 146th Airlift Wing, June 13, 2020.

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  • 6 California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prepare for takeoff at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California. May 27, 2020. California State Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Todd Senff.

    "Hollywood Guard" reaches milestone with 6-ship formation flight

    Amid the challenges serving in the Air National Guard during the pandemic known as COVID-19, California Air National Guard maintainers from the 146th Maintenance Group (146 MXG) and aircrew from the 115th Airlift Squadron (115 AS) collaborated to accomplish the launching of 6 C-130J Super Hercules

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  • An Image of a Military C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying over the city of Ventura County.

    Operation America Strong: 146th Airlift Wing salutes first responders with local flyover during training mission

    An aerial flyover to honor Ventura County’s first responders, healthcare workers, and essential personnel took place May 15, 2020, as two146th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules aircraft accomplished a training route over several Hospitals and Medical Centers in the area.

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  • A photo of U.S. Air National Guard Mario Lopez-Casas putting sheets on a hospital bed inside the Los Angeles Convention Center.

    146th Airlift Wing assists in federal medical station setup for COVID-19 response in Los Angeles

    Airmen with the 146th Airlift Wing assisted in the setup of durable medical equipment and temporary hospital beds for a federal medical station at the Los Angeles Convention Center to aid in COVID-19 response on March 29, 2020 in Los Angeles.

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  • U.S. Air National Guard Lt. Col. Adam Goldstone from the 146th Airlift Wing’s Medical Group unloads donated food from the back of a Foodbank Santa Barbara County delivery truck at the West Boys and Girls Club in Santa Barbara, California. March 27, 2020. California Air National Guard members helped deliver food to distribution centers.

    California Air National Guard 146th Airlift Wing assists Foodbank Santa Barbara with distributing food to those in need

    A team from the California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) mobilized personnel to begin delivering and organizing food to multiple food distribution centers in the Santa Barbara area with the non-profit hunger-relief organization Foodbank Santa Barbara.

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  • Photo of airmen sitting inside a C-130J from the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station as they fly to the Riverside County Fairgrounds to assist with assembling medical beds.

    146th Airlift Wing mobilizes to assist building medical facilities

    Personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing travel to the Riverside County Fairgrounds in order to assist with retrofitting the fairgrounds convention hall into a federal medical station to treat patients feeling sick or ill.

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  • Col. keith Ward stands for an award photo with the winning students.

    146th Airlift Wing Hosts Tri-Warfare Middle School Challenge for STEM Students.

    Over 100 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students from various middle schools across Ventura County recently participated in the Tri Warfare Middle School Challenge at the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station. Students were able to develop hands-on learning

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  • California Air National Guard Col. Christopher Dougherty assumes command of the 146th Operations Group during a promotion and assumption of command ceremony at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, California, February 8, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Michelle Ulber)

    Col. Christopher Dougherty assumes command of the 146 Operations Group

    The 146th Operations Group (146 OG) welcomed California Air National Guard Col. Christopher Dougherty as their incoming commander, during a assumption of command ceremony held at the 146th Airlift Wing, February 8, 2020.

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  • California Air National Guard Senior Airman Todd Senff from the 146th Civil Engineers Squadron (146 CES) is a project manager for the 146 CES is responsible for ensuring all of the bases contracted service projects provided from outside vendors are up to U.S. Air Force standards. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis.)

    Feature: Stories of resilience from the 146th Airlift Wing

    As the first feature story and interview in a series of features covering resilient airmen, we highlight Senff, a modern day minute-man from the California Air National Guard.

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  • Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. William Allen with the 115th Life Support Squadron dons chemical protection gear during a readiness exercise at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, Nov. 15, 2019.

    Readiness Inspection provides vital training for both inspectors and players

    California Air National Guard personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) participated in a 3-day exercise testing their ability to survive and operate in various simulated base attack scenarios during the wing’s regular scheduled drill. Nov. 14, 2019.

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  • Tech. Sgt. Jenifer Bibee

    Rising Six President raises recognition, morale, and money for enlisted troops

    On a particularly cold morning (at least for California standards) and in the span of a few hours on the second day of a regularly scheduled drill, U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jenifer Bibee is raising money for the wing’s first local Airman of the Year Banquet as she plunges into a giant dunk

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  • Approximately 20 students from the University of California Los Angeles ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) visited the 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) during a base tour at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California. Sept. 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Romee Stephens)

    UCLA ROTC students visit the 146 AW

    Approximately 20 students from the University of California Los Angeles ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) visited the 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) during a base tour at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California. Sept. 4, 2019.

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  • A C-130J aircraft retrofitted with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) performs a water drop during a training exercise at the Los Padres National Forest north of Santa Clarita, CA. Aug. 24, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Todd Senff.)

    146th Airlift Wing completes 2019 MAFFS training and certification

    U.S. Air National Guard pilots and ground crew from the 146th Airlift Wing (146 AW) began their annual week long MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) training and certification requirements to operate and support aerial firefighting requests at the Channel Islands Air National Guard

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  • California Air National Guard members with the 146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, California Air National Guard, partner with Georgian Defense Forces to provide all airlift support for Agile Spirit 19 in Tbilisi, Georgia. The exercise is designed to improve joint and multinational readiness, interoperability, mobility and posture of combat credible forces across the European theater specifically in Georgia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaleata Johnson)

    146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron answers call to train Georgian Nationals for Operation Agile Spirt.

    California Air National Guard members from the 146th Airlift Wing’s (146 AW) Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (146 AES) participated in a two week training exercise known as Operation Agile Spirit 19 with the Georgian Air Force in Tbilisi Georgia, August 2, 2019.

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  • U.S. Air National Guard personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing provide a base tour to students attending a summer camp with St. Stephen’s Academy at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, CA. July 25, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)

    Youth summer campers grasp unaccustomed story of the Air National Guard during base tour

    U.S. Air National Guardsmen from the 146th Airlift Wing (146AW) provided a base tour for students attending a summer camp with St. Stephen’s Academy based in La Puente, California, July 25, 2019. Established to increase awareness and understanding of the Air National Guard’s federal and state

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  • U.S. Air National Guard members from the 146 Civil Engineer Squadron perform a re-enlistment ceremony outside the headquarters building at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, August 9, 2019. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Todd Senff.

    Project Overhaul - 146 CES accomplishes multiple home station construction projects

    Members from the 146th Airlift Wing’s (146AW) Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) have nearly finished six separate construction projects in a short amount of time after their deployed for training trip that would of sent them to Puerto Rico was cancelled at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station,

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  • U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Gregory Jones, Commander California Air National Guard and U.S. Air National Guard Col. John Ramos, Commander 146th Airlift Wing (146AW) Maintenance Group, tour the outside of a C-130J aircraft at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, CA. June 9, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Bacalzo)

    Commander of the California Air National Guard visits 146AW

    After being selected as Commander California Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Gregory Jones returns to his former unit the 146th Airlift Wing.

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  • U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Shane Patty removes dirt from a planter at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station April 22, 2019. Patty and volunteer airmen used Earth Day as a platform to make beautification improvements to the base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)

    Volunteer airmen take charge of beautification efforts at 146 AW.

    Members from the 146th Airlift Wing used Earth Day as a platform to make beautification improvements to the base.

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  • From left to right: Chrystal Crawford, Laurel Tidemason, Julie Morency, U.S. Air National Guard Lt. Col. Joe Wildman, and Col. Keith Ward accept an award for the 146th Airlift Wing's Airman and Family Readiness office headed by Julie Morency, who provided outstanding programs in support to 146 AW airmen and their families during the Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Awards presentation at the Pentagon Hall of Heroes, March 29, 2019.

    146th Airlift Wing awarded for best programs in support to airmen and families.

    Julie Morency travels to Pentagon to accept award for maintaining best programs in support to airmen and their families.

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  • U.S. Air National Guardsman Airman 1st Class Gabriela Gutierrez from the 146th Airlift Wing Services Flight prepares food to be served during an evaluation at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, Calif., Mar. 9, 2019. The 146th Airlift Wing was selected out of 70 other wings for evaluation of kitchen operations for the possibility to win the Kenneth Disney award sponsored by the National Restaurant Association, the Culinary Institute of America and various hospitality industry sponsors for outstanding Air National Guard facilities with best dining operations nationally. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis.)

    Dining facility evaluated for the chance to win Kenneth Disney Award.

    146th Airlift Wing selected from 70 other wings for evaluation of kitchen operations for the Kenneth Disney award.

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  • U.S. Air National Guard members Senior Airman Allan Tan assists Senior Airman Pedro Pescador with the 146th Airlift Wing’s Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance Squadron as he inserts himself into inside of a wing of a C-130J aircraft for a “confined space rescue exercise” at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station Port Hueneme, Calif. April 1, 2017. During a confined space rescue exercise, first-responders with the 146th Airlift Wing’s Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance Squadron and Federal Fire Ventura County firefighters run through the critical emergency operations that would take place if a fuel-cell maintenance worker were to become incapacitated while working inside the very small fuel tanks inside the aircraft’s wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Nieko Carzis.)

    Stuck Inside a wing and a crawl space. Airmen train with local Fire Department to save lives in tight space rescue exercise.

    U.S. Air National Guard members Senior Airman Allan Tan assists Senior Airman Pedro Pescador with the 146th Airlift Wing’s Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance Squadron as he inserts himself into inside of a wing of a C-130J aircraft for a “confined space rescue exercise” at the Channel Islands Air

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  • Winners of this year's Outstanding Soldier/Airman of the Year competition stand at attention as California's Adjutant General Major General David Baldwin congratulates each member individually. 146th Airlift Wing's Master Sgt. Josh Baker stands front right and received the award in the First Sergeant category. (U.S. ANG photo by: Staff Sgt. Kim Ramirez)

    2016's Outstanding Airmen of the Year Honored - 146th Airlift Wing's 1st Sgt. Josh Baker takes Best in State

    The annual Outstanding Airman and Soldier of the Year Banquet took place at the Hyatt Bayfront in San Diego on Jan. 27. Members of Air National Guard units as well as Army units from across the state came to show their support and cheer on their nominees as they walked down the red carpet."Tonight

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  • U.S. Air National Guardsmen at the 146th Airlift Wing participate in an Expeditionary Skills Rodeo on November 4, 2016. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Code Red! Participants don MOPP four (Mission-Oriented Protective Posture). U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Madeleine Richards/Released)

    146th AW ANG Airmen particpate in annual Expeditionary Skills Rodeo

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  • Staff Sgt. Jesus Cazares, 146th Airlift Wing unit training manager, and service members from other services were recognized at the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Annual Military Appreciation Dinner, September 30. The event is held annually to recognize service members for their outstanding achievements.(Courtesy Photo)

    Airman recognized for outstanding achievement by local Chamber of Commerce

    A 146th Airlift Wing Security Forces Airman was recognized recently at the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Annual Military Appreciation Dinner.Staff Sgt. Jesus Cazares, 146th Airlift Wing unit training manager, and his family attended the annual event that honors service members from each branch in the

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  • Staff Sgt. Lee Hagan,195th Combat Weather Flight with the 146th Airlift Wing, helped neighbors rescue their pets during recent wildfire in Wrightwood, CA. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carzis

    Air Guard 195th Combat Weather Flight Hero

    "The flames were four to six stories high, exploding huge trees as it came up over the hill. I knew it was time to get out of there," said Staff Sgt. Lee Hagan as he drove down the mountain Wednesday morning. In his truck Hagan had three dogs up front and four cats in the back, and flames were now

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  • On August 23 a total of 27 drops were made on the Rey Fire, helping firefighters contain the raging flames. Much effort was also spent on the Chimney Fire near Hearst Castle in the San Luis Obispo area before California’s MAFFS were closed up on August 30. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Sean Smith/Released)

    Firefighting Ops 2016 Conclude

    In many places now, Fall is in the air, and unless Mother Nature has something up her sleeve, it looks like the C-130s and the Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems, known as MAFFS, have completed their work for the 2016 season.The Air Expeditionary Group was activated in response to a request for

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  • A line of water is dropped high above the Los Angeles Forest from a Air National Guard C-130 containing the MAFFS (Modular Airborne Firefighting System) system used to combat wild fires during annual MAFFS training on May 3 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carzis)

    146th Airlift Wing's C-130 Airtankers Prepare for Wildland Fire Season

     Activity bustled this week on the flightline, at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme, California, as nearly 400 military and civilian personnel came together for MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems) annual certification and training. The inter-agency training hosted

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  • California Air National Guard's C-130J drops water near onlookers during MAFFS annual certification and training at the 146th Airlift Wing in Port Hueneme, California on May 4, 2016. Air National Guard and Reserve units from across the U.S. convened for MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems)annual certification and training this week to prepare for the upcoming fire season in support of U.S. Forest Service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Madeleine Richards/Released)

    146th AW hosts interagency MAFFS training

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  • Chief Master Sgt. Cynthia Gregory, 146th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to NCO and Senior NCO inductees during a ceremony on March 6, 2016 at Channels Islands Air National Guard Base, Calif. The ceremony was held to induct NCO and Senior NCO selectees. (Photos by Air National Guard Senior Airman Madeleine Richards)

    146th AW Senior NCO and NCO induction ceremony

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  • Master Sgt. Nicole Wagoner, 146th Airlift Wing safety manager, recently served as an augmentee with the 109th Airlift Wing during their annual support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Antarctica. Wagoner served as safety manger and worked daily with the airfield managers to evaluate the taxi runway conditions.(Courtesy photo of Air National Guard Member Master Sgt. Nicole Wagoner)

    146th AW Airman Supports Operations in Antarctica

    Master Sgt. Nicole Wagoner, 146th Airlift Wing safety manager, recently served as an augmentee with the 109th Airlift Wing during their annual support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Antarctica.The 109th AW plays a critical role in supporting NSF annually by providing the use of the

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  • Senior Master Sgt. Neil Bulatao cuts the ribbon for the official re-opening of the 146th Airlift Wing's dining facility alongside Vice Wing Commander Col. Brian Kelly (center) and Force Support Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Abe Quinteros (right). The DFAC has new flooring, furniture and flat screen TVs which all went in after February drill. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Amn.. Madeleine Richards/Released)

    146th Dining Facility Shows Off New Amenities

    It was 1989 when the 146th Airlift Wing first opened its gates to what was then the newest "state-of-the-art" facility in California. Almost 30 years later now the wing's dining facility, affectionately known as the Channel Islands Café, has just undergone a much-needed facelift.Members of the Force

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  • Land of the Rising Sun Provides Training for 146th Airlift Wing

    While traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun, members of the 146th Airlift Wing's Aerial Port Squadron, Communications Flight, Operations Support Squadron, and Logistics Readiness Squadron were fittingly greeted by a spectacular Spring Equinox Blood Moon, complete with a lunar eclipse.  This would

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  • 146AW supports 554 Red Horse Civil Engineers

    Members of the 146th Airlift Wing from the Civil Engineering, Force Support and Security Forces Squadrons traveled to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in support of the 554th Red Horse Civil Engineer Squadron Jan. 25, 2015.In this multi-squadron partnership, the 146th supported the 554th's construction

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  • 146th Airlift Wing MAFFS-equipped C-130J, California Air National Guard, follows a U.S. Forest Service lead plane smoke trail, which shows the C130 where to drop water over the Angeles National Forest, May 14, 2013. The 146th Airlift Wing held their annual Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) recertification and training in partnership with U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Carzis)

    146th Airlift Wing Conducts Airtanker Firefighting Training

    Media outlets from Ventura and Los Angeles flocked to the 146th April 15, 2015 to get a behind-the-scenes look at the seamless interagency training preparing for the impending fire season. Below is a story written by local Ventura County reporter John Scheibe.California Air National Guard shows off

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  • U.S. Air National Guard members from the 146th Airlift Wing Civil Engineering Squadron pose for a picture at Tarague Beach, Andersen Air Force Base Guam on February 11, 2015. The Airmen held a barbeque to celebrate the end of a successful TDY before departing back home. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    Civil Engineers' Work in Guam Draws to a Close

    Another great work week and we are ready to head back to the golden state! I know lots of members have been missing their loved ones. I can't wait to get home and be greeted by the best smile in the world, from my dog. I definitely miss my dog. There was a lot to achieve this week and I witnessed

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  • U.S. Air National Guard members from the 146th Airlift Wing Civil Engineering Squadron enjoy an afternoon off and pose for a picture after exploring Marbo Caves in Guam on January 31, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards /Released)

    Guam proves productive for 146th Civil Engineers

    A weekend filled with adventure on the Island of Guam!I talked to a few different people to figure out where everyone went this weekend. A big group explored Marbo cave, a freshwater cave that is good to swim in with crystal clear water. Just don't forget a flashlight and come prepared for a short

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  • U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jessica Ochoa from the 146th Airlift Wing Civil Engineering Squadron moves an air duct at the 554th Red Horse Squadron at Andersen AFB, Guam on February 4, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    Week One on Guam a Success

    The first work week here at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam is complete for the members traveling on TDY from the 146th Airlift Wing.Here's an overview of what all has been going on: HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning/ refrigeration), plumbing, electrical and structures all fall under the

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  • Weight Loss Challenge Kick-Off

    A certified nutritionist and motivational speaker addressed members of the 146th Airlift Wing in the Wing Auditorium Saturday, Jan. 10, to kick off the wing-wide Hercules Weight Loss Challenge.Robert Ferguson, fitness expert and founder of the Diet Free Life nutrition system, spoke to participants

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  • U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Michael Stevens (left) and Staff Sgt. Sonny DaSilva with the 146th Airlift Wing Security Forces, stand next to a memorial on Wake Island enroute to Guam January 26, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    146th Airlift Wing Airmen off to Guam

    After 18 hours of flying in our very own C130s and a few pit stops later we have arrived in Guam! Members with the 146th Airlift Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Security Forces, and Force Support Squadron left January 25 for a TDY about three-weeks long. The first day was an easy day with a

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  • January Commander's View: Rumor Control

    Happy New Year 146th Airlift Wing!  I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with your families and loved ones.  2014 was a fantastic year and I sincerely thank you for your continued service to your local communities, the state, and this great nation.  Now we look forward to an even better

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  • U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jennifer Corbet talks to audience members at the Ogden City Amphitheater in Ogden City, Utah on July 2, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    Bon Voyage with the Band Day Five

    Three more performances under our belts and we are calling it a day! Wednesday we had a performance in Ogden City; on Thursday the band performed in Murray City, and on the 4th of July they performed at the Brigham City Pioneer Park in Brigham City, Utah. Whew!The performance on the 4th was special

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  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jurgen Schwarze, member of the Tailgaters with the Air National Guard band of the West Coast performs on the Park City Television Station in Park City, Utah on July 1, 2014. (U.S. Air Natioal Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    Bon Voyage with the Band Day Four

    4:45 AM and the Tailgaters are off to Park City, Utah. It was about an hour drive and, as usual, I slept the whole way there. During the Tailgaters performance at Hill Air Force Base, a fellow National Guard member Joe Davis, who also happens to be the host of a TV show, approached the Tailgaters

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  • The Air National Guard Band of the West Coast marches out of a C-5 Galaxy at Hill Air Force Base in Layton, Utah on June 30, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    Bon Voyage with the Band Day three

    Today I learned that even though the schedule of the band says we only have one thing to shoot that day, it is not always the case. Goodbye sleep... it was nice knowing you. Another 7 a.m. report time to head back to Hill Air Force Base s our band can march out of a C-5 Galaxy. In case you were

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  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Vu Nguyen, commander of the 562nd Air Force Band of the West Coast prepares the band to perform the National Anthem at Hill Air Force Base in Layton, Utah on June 29, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    Bon Voyage with the Band Day Two

    The 562nd Air Force Band of the West Coast has made it to Utah! I wish I could say that the drive was beautiful and scenic but I slept the whole way. Much needed sleep for the long day that was ahead of us. Our day started with a 7am report time. The band and I headed over bright and early to Hill

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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Fausto with the 562nd Air Force Band of the West Coast performs in Ojai, Calif., at the Libbey Bowl Amphitheater on June 25, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Richards/Released)

    Bon Voyage with the Band Day One

    I have been out of tech. school for less than a year now and recently transferred to the 146th Airlift Wing from my original base in Indiana. This is my first tour with any base and my first time giving the journalism side of the job a try, so go easy on me when you are reading through this attempt

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  • Master Sgt. Lolita Boudreaux is May’s Airman of the month. Recently selected as the wing’s First Sgt. Nomination as Outstanding Airman of the Year, this Maintenance Squadron first sergeant is nothing short of phenomenal.

    May Featured Airman of the Month

    Master Sgt. Lolita Boudreaux is May's Airman of the month. Recently selected as the wing's First Sgt. Nomination as Outstanding Airman of the Year, this Maintenance Squadron first sergeant is nothing short of phenomenal.Boudreaux joined active duty Air Force in 1995. While working up the ranks in

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  • May Commander's View

    I hope you and your families have been enjoying your Spring breaks, and taking in all of our beautiful Southern California weather. Even though we are suffering from extreme drought conditions, we need to be thankful that we aren't suffering from the damaging storms, flooding and tornadoes that much

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  • April Commander's View

    This winter has been especially tough on other parts of the country, and the National Guard has been present helping fellow Americans whose homes are flooded and where streets are covered with dangerous amounts of snow and ice. Every week we see nationwide news reports showing guardsmen working side

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  • Technical Sergeant Quang Pham is the April featured Airman of the Month for the 146th Airlift Wing. The Resource and Equipment Manager for the 146th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pham joined the Air National Guard in 2003 and has worked both as a supply technician and in the maintenance squadron. Congratulations Tech. Sgt. Pham.

    April Featured Airman of the Month

    Congratulations to Technical Sergeant Quang Pham named April's featured Airman of the Month. The Resource and Equipment Manager for the 146th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pham joined the Air National Guard in 2003 and has worked both as a supply technician and in the maintenance squadron. Pham has

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  • Military vehicles carrying Soldiers from the 340th Bravo Company drive through the main gate at the 146th Airlift Wing to meet with U.S. Air National Gaurd members in Port Hueneme, Caif., during a Joint Reception Staging Onward Integration exercise training on March 1, 2014. (Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Madeleine Richards)

    146th and 340th Bravo Company participate in JRSOI practice run

    Members of the Bravo Company 340th Base Support Battalion out of Atascadero, Calif. traveled down the California coast to the 146th Airlift Wing in Port Hueneme as part of a joint readiness exercise training on March 1. The exercise titled Joint Reception Staging, Onward Movement and Integration

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  • U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, from the 4th Fighter Squadron, taxi for takeoff Jan. 28, 2014 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, Calif., in support of the Marine Corps' Integrated Training Exercise (ITX). ITX is a close air support exercise that utilizes Marine Corps ground forces calling in air strikes from Air Force and Navy air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Chacon)

    146th hosts Hill AFB F-16s

    F-16 aircraft from Hill Air Force Base's 4th Fighter Squadron in Salt Lake City, Utah shared the ramp with C-130s from the 146th Airlift Wing for two weeks in January, 2014. The F16s were participating in a U.S. Marine Corps Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) near Twenty-nine Palms, Calif. and with

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  • Staff Sgt. Carlos Puga from the 146th Airlift Wing is California’s 2013 Outstanding Airman of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    Staff Sgt. Carlos Puga named California's Oustanding Airman of the Year

    Our very own Staff Sgt. Carlos Puga, Air Transportation Journeyman withSmall Air Terminal Operations, is California's newest Outstanding Airman ofthe Year. Currently deployed with Operation Enduring Freedom, Puga wasunable to accept the award personally at this year's ceremony. However,beaming with

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  • January Commander's View

    Happy New Year! I hope the Holiday Season treated everyone well. A new year provides many things but I find one of the most important of these to be...a reverent look back on the passing year to help frame the proper perspective on the one ahead. What lays ahead for the 146th Airlift Wing you might

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  • Senior Airmen Mario Lopez-Casas, Senior Airmen Betsaida Castellanos, Senior Airmen Ellis Garcia and Staff Sgt. Jeff Toyne members of the 146th Civil Engineers "trade paint" as they approach the finish line in the tire-flipping race during their PT session Sunday of August UTA. CE finds different ways each month to accomplish fitness training, promote a healthy lifestyle and have fun while they are doing it. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Dave Buttner

    Civil Engineering Squadron host PT games

    Members of the 146th Civil Engineering Squadron have been using a not-so-new technique in getting ready for the annual Physical Training Assessment (PTA) and are making it a lot more fun. In the last couple of months, the squadron has taken part in a variety of non-conventional exercises to get

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  • Team building hike with the 146th Security Forces Squadron

    A hot and dry wind blew across the entrance of the Sycamore canyon trail, as members of the 146th Security Forces Squadron exited the blue stagnant bus they had used for transport. A quick head count was called, and the team finalized adjustments to each other's gear before the hike. Previously

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  • Gratitude, focus of bi-annual Wingman Day

    The theme of gratitude prevailed at this year's second Wingman Day held on Thursday August 28, 2013. In addition to reminding wing members of safe practices as the end of summer approaches, including a Bicycle Safety presentation by Public Affairs' very own Master Sgt. Dave Buttner, the event was

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  • Master Sgt. Alfonso Martinez, a member of the 146th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity Office, demonstrates parts of a promotion board to Airmen at the military board prep class at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station on July 14, 2013. Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Onsgard held the class in order to show Airmen and junior NCOs for the best way to prepare and handle a military board. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Dave Buttner

    Chiefs hold promotion workshop for junior enlisted

    Command Chief Rick Onsgard of the 146th Airlift Wing and other chief's from the 146th held a workshop in the wing auditorium for junior enlisted on how to maximize their potential during oral board interviews for promotions on Sunday, July 14. The purpose of the workshop was to help maintain

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  • Forest Service ends current MAFFS activation

    The U.S. Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center here, has decided to end current military C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System operations as of the end of the day on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013.MAFFS aircraft and crews remain available for recall if the wildland fire

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  • Colonel Paul Hargrove and air crew members from the 146th Airlift Wing salute as brethren firefighters serving as honor guard carry the bodies of Christopher Mackenzie age 30 and Kevin Woyjeck age 21 from the back of a C130-J aircraft stati...oned at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station. After getting approval from the Secretary of Defense, the 146th served as transport for these California natives to return home. The two men were killed last week working as a firefighting hotshot crew battling the Yarnell fire in Prescott, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Kimberly Holman)

    146th brings fallen firefighters home for somber ceremony at Los Alamitos JFTB

    The 146th Airlift Wing was honored July 10 with the task of bringing home two of the fallen 19 Hotshot firefighters who died in the line of duty June 30 battling the Yarnell fire near Phoenix. Approved by the Secretary of Defense, the California National Guard requested through the Governor that

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  • MAFFS C130 crews back in Port Hueneme

    MAFFS 4 and MAFFS 6 aircraft assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing (AW) returned Monday July 8, after a month-long activation with rotations that began June 11. Aircrew, maintainers and support crews had been assisting with wildland firefighting efforts staging out of Colorado Springs and Mesa, Ariz.

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  • Touring with the 562nd Air National Guard Band of the Southwest, a Personal Encounter

    A day in the life of a Band GroupieBeing a photographer in the Air National Guard has brought me to a lot of interesting places, full of interesting people. It's a great privilege that my AFSC allows me to see the Air Guard in its different functions, missions, and diversity. Just recently I was

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  • Media Day on MAFFS Aircraft Deployment to Arizona

    Two MAFFS-equipped C-130s from the 302nd Airlift Wing, U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, Colorado Springs, Colo., and two from the 146th Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, Calif., will relocate from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., to

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  • California Air National Guard's 'MAFFS 6' arrives Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. June 23. The MAFFS capability increased from two to four C-130s with the arrival of MAFFS 4 and 6 from the 146th Airlift Wing. The U.S. Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho requested the activation of two additional Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped military C-130 aircraft to assist in battling wildland fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ann Skarban)

    California Air National Guard Aircraft Join Firefighting Effort in Colorado

    The California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing deployed two C-130J aircraft Sunday to assist with the firefighting efforts in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado. The aircraft are equipped with the Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems II (MAFFS) and are capable of discharging 3,000

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  • June Commander's View

    Another drill is upon us and I will update you on the AMC ORI, the MAFFS call out, the 18th AF/CC visit, and a memorable speaker at Wingman Day.We have contacted the AMC/IG several times this past month to get a status of our October Operational Readiness Inspection; however, we have not received

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  • Lt. Gen. Darren McDew commander of the 18th Air Force inspects a propeller of a C-130J in the Propulsion Shop at the 146th Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard on May 11, 2013. Master Sgt. Hermillo Guerrero and Tech. Sgt. David Hopkins give MeDew a briefing on maintenance procedures for the props and engines our aircraft use. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Dave Buttner

    Commander of the 18th Air Force Visits Channel Islands

    Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, commander of the 18th Air Force, headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., recently traveled west to meet with Airmen of the California Air National Guard, May 9-10. His visit began with a 146th Airlift Wing C-130 flight alongside Wing Commander Col. Paul Hargrove and Vice

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  • 146th Airlift Wing Security Forces personnel train with weapons during a combat training course in the maintenance hangar at the 146th Airlift Wing ANGS, May 5, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis.)

    146th Security Forces participate in combative fighting arts training

    Members from the 146th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) recently conducted a four-hour war skills training in combative techniques. Lead by instructor Mike DeLio and his trainers from Combative Fighting Arts, a company that specializes in teaching tactical hand-to-hand combat, the Security Forces

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  • C-130J from the 146th Airlift Wing performs a water drop for training in the Angeles National Forest May 14, 2013. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis).

    Multiple agencies gather for annual MAFFS training

    Members of the 146th Airlift Wing along with participants from CAL FIRE, Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service assembled here at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme, Calif. for a week long training and certification exercise. C-130s equipped with Modular

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  • Camarillo Springs fire sends a large plume of smoke over the entire base May 2, 2013. Airmen were standing by for potential MAFFS activation. (Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    Fires hit close to home for 146th Airlift Wing

    When hot, dry, gusty winds from the east, known as Santa Ana winds, carried the sparks and embers of the Camarillo Springs wildfire dangerously close to homes and neighborhoods late last week, the California National Guard members who responded alongside fire personnel had a unique opportunity: to

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  • April Commander's View

    Welcome to April's UTA. For several months we've been working hard to prepare for this month's Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) and our scheduled October Air Mobility Command Inspector General's (AMC/IG) Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). Recently, AMC/IG provided the 146AW with some very

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  • Master Sgt. Jeromee Tate briefs a team of combined Airmen known as Chalk 6 during a prepare the force exercise for an upcoming ORI (Operational Readiness Inspection) at the 146th Airlift Wing located in Port Hueneme, Calif. March 3, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    Preparation begins at the 146th

    Young Airmen at the 146th Airlift Wing had many challenges before them last February UTA. It was only the second month of the year, but the race to make sure all assets and personnel are properly trained and ready for the upcoming ORI had begun. With the tasks before them, they only have until

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  • Tech. Sgt. Leslie A. Cummings of Corona, Calif., corrects the salute of an officer candidate at the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School, February 7, 2013. Cummings is the Air National Guard’s first and only female Military Training Instructor, and was the first Air National Guardsman to be named the Air University NCO of the Year. (USAF Photo by SrA Christoper Stoltz /RELEASED)

    Guard’s Only Female MTI Named AU NCO of Year

    The first and only female Military Training Instructor in the Air National Guard is also the first and only Air National Guardsman to be named the Air University Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.Tech. Sgt. Leslie Cummings of Corona, Calif., is a Military Training Instructor for the Academy of

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  • March Commander's View

    Budget Crisis. Sequestration. Debt ceiling. Continuing Resolution. Furlough. These words have been in the news lately. As one who believes in transparency and as much disclosure as possible, I'm going to share what I know about these topics as of now. You may or may not be aware, but there are

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  • February Commanders View

     I hope that everyone enjoyed the holidays and the much needed time off with family and friends. The Super Bowl has been decided and congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens for a hard fought victory. There are two looming dates in March that will affect the 146th AW in respects to the federal

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  • December Commander's View

    We have officially entered the holiday season with the Thanksgiving weekend just passing and I hope all of you had time to enjoy some much needed time off. Christmas and New Years are right around the corner and before we know it, 2013 will be here. This Sunday of drill will be a combination Family

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  • Meet Airman 1st Class Danielle Dupont, the newest addition to the 146th Airlift Wing's Maintenance, Aircraft Electrical and Environmental shop. We caught up with Dupont to find out a little more about her, who she is and what she sees in her future with the Air National Guard." A native of the Camarillo area, Dupont grew up near the base and has known for a long time that the ANG was where she wanted to be. She just returnedrecently from BMT and tech school and has been working to accomplish her "seasoning training" with her co-workers in Maintenance. Her supervisor boasts that she has a real aptitude within her field. "On her first day on the job, she was trouble-shooting electrical systems on the aircraft, and she found a problem that other more experienced people might have missed," said Master Sgt. Thomas Weaver. "We have been very impressed with her and are glad to have her on our team." (photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    November Airman of the Month

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  • The wing commander, Col. Paul Hargrove (aka Emperor of Evil), is hard atwork before the annual Halloween boo-be-que. (photo by: Master Sgt. DavidButtner)

    November Commander' s View

    As this edition of the Commander's View was being written, Hurricane Sandy was bearing down on the northeast, the most populated area of the United States. Although this hurricane was not as powerful as some in the past, the amount of damage was extremely large. Hurricane Sandy brought massive

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  • Staff Sgt. Samantha Renner sings to Shreeva, 4, at a performance at the Maevka House of Culture in Maevka Village, Kyrgyzstan. Renner volunteered to sing with the band for their final concert of their nine-day tour in Kyrgyzstan. Courtesy photo from AFCENT Band.

    562nd Band Deploys to AFCENT

    "Fuego Azul" lit the summer on fire with Latin dance grooves and mainstream popular hits in Southwest Asia and Kyrgyzstan during July and August of this year. Comprised of Airmen from the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest located at the 146th Airlift Wing, the salsa dance band performed

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  • Airman First Class Monique Torres stands in front of the Finance Office where she recently started working here at the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands. Airman Torres is the October featured Airman of the month.

    October Featured Airman of the month

    This October's Airman of the month is Airman 1st Class Monique Torres, the newest addition to the 146th Airlift Wing's finance office. We caught up with Torres to find out a little more about herself and what her future will hold.1. When did you enlist in the Air Force, how long have you been in the

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  • September's Post its, promotions and news picks

    Here is the latest news and information you need to know from the 146th Airlift Wing. Don't forget you can also like us on Facebook or even watch videos from YouTube and follow us on Twitter! Welcome our newest Airmen of the 146th!Senior Airman Jordan Michael Albers- 146th Logistics Readiness

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  • September Commander's View

    We had a change in the senior staff this past month and I would like to thank Col. Marilyn Rios for her outstanding leadership as the Vice Commander for the 146th AW since 2003. She has taken over the 162nd Combat Communications Group Commander position and she will be sorely missed here at Channel

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  • Staff Sgt. Crystal Toyne surveys an area to be excavated for a concrete storage compound. The 146th Airlift Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, Calif. performed their annual training at Canadian Forces Base, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada July 28-Aug. 11, 2012, taking on several ventures, including a renovation at a children’s day care center and a grading project for a concrete storage compound to support sea containers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig)

    Catching up with the BEEF!

    Hawaii, Cuba, Canada, Guam--sounds like a dream vacation, but it's just another day on the job for the 146th Airlift Wing Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), and they are on the move... again. But don't think for a minute that these engineers are on vacation. They are working arduously as the Prime

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  • A California Air National Guard C130-J equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) drops retardant on a wildfire near Twin Falls, Idaho Aug. 8, 2012. The 146th Airlift Wing currently has two C130-Js and about 30 personnel who have been activated since June 30 this year to assist the U.S. Forest Service fighting fires in the Northwest. (photo provided by Mike Freer)

    North Carolina Air National Guard returns to MAFFS mission

    The North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wingwill return to flying MAFFS Aug. 14, six weeks after four of the unit'sAirmen were killed in a C-130 crash during a fire fighting mission in SouthDakota."Charlotte's MAFFS 8 will replace MAFFS 9 from California, for three weekswhile the 146th

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  • MAFFS 7 sits on the ramp at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. about a week before the fatal crash that took place July 1, 2012. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Francis Antonio)

    A shadow falls over MAFFS activation this year

    On June 25, the California National Guard' s 146th Airlift Wing (AW) proudly entered yet another annual fight with U.S. Forest Service against wildfires, this time in the Rocky Mountain Region with flames threatening the Air Force Academy and new cadets in Colorado Springs, Colo. The threat to life

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  • Vendors including Tri County Motor Worx, Harley Davidson, and Cal Coast Motorsports provided protective equipment and information on motorcycle safety as well as various prizes to Airmen who participated in the raffle on Aug. 4, 2012 in front of the Security Forces building.(U.S. Air Force photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    Motorcycle Ride-In and BBQ Huge Success

         Vintage and top-of-the-line motorcycles from all over Southern California streamed through the gates this drill weekend to attend the wing safety program's inaugural "Motorcycle Show and Barbeque."     Organized by the Motorcycle Mentorship Program, the event sought to bring together all

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  • July Commander's View

     The 146th AW has been extremely busy the last couple of months with four inspections and the recent activation of MAFFS. The inspections went very well and I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and efforts. Special congratulations to the AES who were awarded an "Outstanding" for their

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  • A C130-J equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) from the 146th Airlift Wing in Port Hueneme, Calif. drops retardant near the Squirrel Creek fire about 70 miles east of Cheyenne July 6, 2012. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial firefighting system owned by the U.S. Forest Service that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than 5 seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide. Once the load is discharged, it can be refilled in less than 12 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    MAFFS drops continue in Cheyenne

    Firefighting support to the U.S. Forest Service is now based out of Cheyenne, Wyo. for the 27 members of the146th Airlift Wing (AW) who were activated one week ago, June 30, 2012. C130s equipped with MAFFS (Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems) arrived from around the country in response to

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  • July's Post its, Promotions and News Picks

    Here is the latest news and information you need to know from the 146th Airlift Wing. For all the most up to date information be sure to check out our public webpage, like us on Facebook or even watch videos from YouTube and follow us on Twitter! Welcome our newest Airmen of the 146th!Timothy

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  • Members of 146th Airlift Wing Maintenance hitch a ride on a C130-H from Colorado Springs, Colo. to Cheyenne, Wyo. July 5, 2012, where U.S. Forest Service continues to battle the wildfires with MAFFS (Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems) operations in the Rocky Mountain region. MAFFS efforts have been focused on the Squirrel Creek fire about 70 miles west of Cheyenne. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    MAFFS now staging out of Cheyenne's 153rd Airlift Wing

    Members of 146th Airlift Wing (AW) moved MAFFS (Modular Airborne FirefightingSystems) operations from Colorado Springs, Colo. July 4, 2012, and are nowstaging flights out of Cheyenne, Wyo.; home of the 153rd AW. The U.S. ForestService continues to head the battle on wildfires in the Rocky Mountain

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  • Maintenance crew from the 146th Airlift Wing prep a C-130J Super Herc equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting System II (MAFFS) July 1, 2012 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colo. They are deployed there as a joint effort with several other MAFFS units to assist with the firefighting in the Rocky Mountain Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    MAFFS operations resume

    C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) operations resumed yesterday morning, out of Peterson Air Force Base, in Colorado Springs, Colo.The California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing joined the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing and the Air Force Reserve Command's

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  • 146th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Paul J. Hargrove sends condolences to 145th Airlift Wing in Charlotte, N.C.

    "Today the 146th Airlift Wing is mourning those lost in the MAFFS 7 accident--Airmen who we have flown side by side with for so many years. We hold the highest respect for these brave aircrew members, and want to convey to the families our deepest sorrow. Our prayers go out to the grieving families

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  • California National Guard Mourns Victims of North Carolina Guard Tragedy

    Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, Adjutant General for the California National Guard, issued the following statement today regarding the crash of a North Carolina Air National Guard C-130J aircraft in South Dakota: "The Airmen and Soldiers of the California National Guard were grief-stricken in learning

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  • MAFFS Equipped C-130 Crashes in South Dakota

    7/2/2012 -  -- At approximately 6 P.M. MDT, a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System equipped C-130 aircraft supporting fire fighting missions crashed in the southwest corner of South Dakota. The aircraft was supporting the efforts against the White Draw Fire.The cause of the crash is not known and

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  • Civil Air Patrol cadets from all over the country got to participate in a week-long in-depth tour of D.C. called the Civic Leadership Academy which allows cadets to see D.C. from the perspective of those who work there (Legislative, Executive and Judicial familiarizations). Their week ended with meeting the AFCOS at the Spaatz Banquet, some of who got their Spaatz Award presented to them. Photograph submitted by Senior Airman Jonathan Khattar.

    SPECIAL EDITION:May Featured Airman of the Month

    As a special edition of the Channel Islands 'Featured Airman of the Month' the 146th would like to recognize Senior Airman Jonathan Khattar for the month of May. Khattar is a senior member of the Civil Air Patrol and was recently given the special opportunity to attend the Annual Civil Air Patrol

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  • Private plane used in military exercises crashes near Point Mugu; pilot killed

    The pilot of a former British military plane died Friday when it crashed in an agricultural field on its return to Point Mugu.The crash of the private plane, contracted by the Navy for military exercises, came exactly one year after a civilian air tanker crashed at Point Mugu.The downed plane was a

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  • Service Members, Families, Get Free Pass to National Parks

    Service members and their families will be able to enter all of America's national parks free of charge for a year under an initiative announced today.The pass - the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass, which normally costs $80 - will become available to

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  • SPECIAL EDITION: May's Post its, Promotions and News Picks

      Here is a special edition of our Post it's, Promotions and News Picks. For all the latest information be sure to check out all our stories on the 146th public web page at www.146aw.ang.af.mil or "like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/146thAirliftWing Compliance Inspection team arrives!

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  • Members of the 146th Airlift Wing stand at attention for the arrival of Col. Paul Hargrove,146th Airlift Wing Wing Commander, and Compliance Inspection Team Chief Col. Steven Legrand. The 146th Airlift Wing held an in-briefing May 18 for the Compliance Inspectionto be held throughout the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    Compliance Inspection team arrives

    "We're here to validate readiness, capability and compliance," said Colonel Steven Legrand, Compliance Inspection team chief. Col. Legrand arrived with his team of 42 inspectors Friday afternoon after a long five hour flight from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. to the clear skies and warm weather of

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  • Jet bound for Point Mugu crashes in Ventura County; one dead

    At least one person is dead after a fighter jet used for training and bound for the Point Mugu Naval Air Station crashed in Ventura County, a county fire spokesman said.Ventura County Fire spokesman Steve Swindle said the Hawker Hunter trainer jet went down near Hueneme and Potrero roads, not far

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  • May Commander's View

    All,I hope the May drill finds everyone well and ready for final inspection preparations. Yesterday we had an all hands meeting and every organization briefed the status of their inspection checklists, including any problem areas. This gave the senior leadership and everyone in the wing the eyes on

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  • May's Post its, Promotions and News Picks

    Please check our public webpage as well as our Facebook for more stories and photos to come soon! Also look for another Commander's View coming shortly! Here is the latest information and news you need to know from the 146th! Welcome our newest Airmen of the 146th! 2nd Lieutenant Curtis Charles

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  • April Commander's View

    All,      I returned on March 17 from the four month deployment as the Deputy Director of Mobility Forces at Al Udeid AB and can say truthfully, I'm very happy to be back. I did learn a lot on this deployment and made several good contacts with the active duty commanders at TACC, 18 AF and AMC. I

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  • April's post-its, promotions and news picks

    Here is the latest information and names that you need to know for this month! Be sure to check out all the new stories and photos on our website as well as our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/146thAirliftWing

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  • Air National Guard firefighting planes could be in demand this season

    For Air National Guard pilots, firefighting missions are among the most challenging, dangerous and sought-after assignments around. And this year, those who make the cut could be busier than ever. The U.S. Forest Service last year lost about 40 percent of the commercial air tankers it deployed to

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  • Tech. Sgt. Joshua Baker, 146th Airlift Wing Honor Guard, participates in a POW/MIA ceremony honoring those who are still missing in action or a prisoner of war, at the 2012 Outstanding Airman of the Year Banquet held at the Universal Sheraton Hotel, Universal City Calif. on January 22, 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by: Senior Airman Nicholas Carzis)

    OAY 2012 goes to Hollywood

    This year's Outstanding Airman of the Year Awards Banquet was an elegant occasion hosted by the 146th's Airlift Wing, whose roots and history have earned them the nickname of the "Hollywood Guard". So it was very appropriate that the event took place in the hills of Hollywood at the Sheraton

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  • A C130J from the 146th Airlift Wing performs a MAFFS (Modular Airborn Firefighting Systems) water drop near Point Mugu during MAFFS recertification and training March 6, 2012. (AF photo by Senior Airman Nic Carzis)

    MAFFS annual certification and training commences

    The 146th Airlift Wing and the U.S. Forest Service will conduct annual training and certification for MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) March 5-8 at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme. More than 100 personnel from both agencies will come together to accomplish the

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  • March' s Post-its, Promotions and News Picks!

    Here is the latest information and names that you need to know for this month! Be sure to check out all the stories and latest photos on our website as well as our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/146thAirliftWing

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  • February's post-its, promotions and news picks

    Here is the latest information and names that you need to know for this month! Be sure to check out all the new stories and photos on our website as well as our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/146thAirliftWing

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  • January's post-its, promotions and news picks

    Here is the latest news from the 146th Airlift Wing! Be sure to check out all the new stories and photos on our website as well as our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/146thAirliftWing

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  • Airman of the Month Senior Airman Edwin Ramos is a Material Handler and Protective Equipment Custodian with 146th Channel Islands Air National Guard Station Logistics Readiness Squadron located in Port Hueneme California. Ramos has served 13 years total in the military, serving 6 of those years in the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by: SrA Nicholas Carzis)

    January Featured Airman of the Month

    The first Featured Airman of the Month for 2012 is Senior Airman Edwin Ramos. Being in the military for over 13 years has taught him to live by the core values and work hard to achieve your goals. Congratulations and thank you for your service Senior Airman Ramos! 1. What is your  job

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  • December's Post It's, Promotions and News Picks

    Here is all the latest and greatest information from the 146th Airlift Wing! For more stories and photos be sure to check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/146thAirliftWing

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  • Extreme Makeover seeks military families for holiday episode

    The cast of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" would like to brighten the holidays for a deserving military family this year.The reality show is seeking nominations for military families in desperate need of a home makeover. The selected family will be featured in an upcoming holiday episode."We

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  • Sisters Army Staff Sgt. Rebecca Abbott and Air Force Master Sgt. Kelly Abbott pose in front of the sign at Camp Justice, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Rebecca flew down as a promise to her sister Kelly to help pin on her stripes during her promation to an E-7 during Kelly's deployment to GITMO.

    Sisters in arms

    To what extent would a trooper go to support a brother- or sister-in-arms? Two sisters were separated by hundreds of miles of land and sea, but a promise brought an Army staff sergeant to Guantanamo Bay to pin on her sister's new rank during her promotion ceremony.The Abbott sisters joined the

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  • Members of the local Red Cross pose in front of a C 130 that brought home members of the 146th Airlift Wing that returned from an overseas deployment at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station on November 23, 2011. The Red Cross was on hand to welcome home airmen returning from a 90 day AEF rotation in Afghanistan.

    Area Air National Guard troops arrive home for Thanksgiving

    Family members with flags and handmade "welcome home" signs trained their eyes on the southern horizon, watching for the first of two C-130J Hercules air transport planes due home Wednesday from Afghanistan.Which is why nobody expected the C-130 to thunder over their heads from the north, prompting

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  • Air National Guard Band of the Southwest to perform

    The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest will perform "A Tribute to Sammy Nestico" on Sunday at Oceanview Pavilion's Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach in Port Hueneme.The group is composed of civilian airmen whose jobs include professional musicians, music educators, computer programmers,

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  • November Commander's View

    As the holiday season approaches, I have been busy preparing myself and my family for my upcoming deployment to the desert. While I am gone for these few months, Col Greg Jones will be the acting wing commander. We also have many deployers from Ops, Maintenance and AES who are going to be returning

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  • November's Post It's, Promotions and News Picks

    Here is the latest and greatest from the 146th Airlift Wing! Be sure to check out all the great information and new stories on the webpage! 146th AES assist with transport of Libyan rebelsThe 146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron currently has several members deployed to Ramstein, Germany, and very

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  • Bullet holes scar a window of the Tripoli Airport where Libyan rebels fought against Gaddafi's soldiers recently. 146th AES members assisted in bringing Libyan rebels needing medical care to the U.S. from Tripoli.(courtesy photo)

    146th AES bring aid to Libyan rebels

    The 146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron currently has several members deployed to Ramstein, Germany, and very recently some of these deployers were tasked with what they were told was a "high profile" mission that would be going to Libya. Capt. Kelly Khamkongsay, a flight nurse with the 146th AES,

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  • Major General David Baldwin, Adjutant General for California visits the 146th AW Oct. 1, 2011.

    CNG Adjutant General visits 146th AW

    Newly appointed Adjutant General Major General David S. Baldwin made a visit to the 146th Airlift Wing here at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station on October 1 and 2, 2011. His visit is the first to the wing were he learned all the base' s capabilities and wing strength. During his visit to

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  • USAF Academy appointment opportunities for Air National Guard personnel

    Each year up to 85 deserving Airmen from the ranks of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve are afforded the opportunity to receive appointments to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The Air Force Academy, which is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, educates young men and women

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  • Two views of defense budget cuts aired

    A panel supporting military bases and jobs in Ventura County heard opposite takes Tuesday (Oct.11) on what federal defense cuts might mean.Capt. Jim McHugh, commanding officer of Naval Base Ventura County, doubted the announced shutdown of a Seabee construction battalion next year would

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  • Veterans Day discounts and freebies

    Here are only some of the many discounts and freebie's available to all those military members who are currently serving or have served in the past. Please take advantage of some of these great discounts, and thank you for your service!  Restaurants Abuelo's Mexican Food - Abuelo's offerings vary by

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  • Governor Brown signs bill ensuring military children received excused absences

    AB 387 authored by Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla (D-Concord) was signed by Governor Brown to clarify existing law to ensure that military children are provided with excused absences from school when a member of their immediate family is being deployed or on leave from active duty.Every year a

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  • Airman 1st Class Joseph Ray A. Perez participates in a maintenance training exercise with other members of the 146th Aerospace Maintenance Squadron at the 146th Airlift Wing Port Hueneme, Calif. on October 2, 2011. Airman 1st Class Perez is the 146th Airlift Wing's Featured Airman of the Month for October, 2011.

    October Featured Airman of the Month

    The 146th Airlift Wing congratulates Airman 1st Class Joseph Ray A. Perez for being October's Featured Airman of the Month. Working in C-130 Aerospace Maintenance, Perez prepares aircraft for flight, maintains the planes while on the ground and fixes any discrepancies that are found on the aircraft.

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  • November Featured Airman of the Month

    The 146th Airlift Wing is proud to recognize Airman 1st Class Taj-Zsa Martin as Novermber's Featured Airman of the Month. As one of the newest members Aerospace Maintenance, Martin has stood out as an Airman who is ready to try anything and ready to learn. She is also the first female Airman of the

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  • October's Post It's, Promotions and News Picks

    Here is the latest news and information that you need to know from the 146th Airlift Wing! This month's UTA we are privileged to have California Adjutant General Major General David Baldwin visiting us. Please help us welcome him and observe all customs and courtesies. Welcome our newest Airmen to

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  • C-130Js improve Bagram's airlift, airdrop capabilities

    The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron recently filled its ranks with C-130J Hercules aircraft and aircrews as two new units ripped in to comprise the squadron. Almost two dozen C-130Js and a full complement of aircrew and maintenance personnel split between California Air National Guard's146th

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  • 146th Airmen take to the skies to support Operation Enduring Freedom

    More than 250 members of the 146th Airlift Wing out of Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme have deployed over the last few months to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Most recently, five of the wing's C-130J aircraft flew to Afghanistan with a full complement of aircrew and

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  • Lt. Col. Scott Pemberton, (left) MAFFS pilot and Maj Chad Lunbeck, (right) MAFFS mission commander locate active fires in the Kern County area on September 12, 2011 at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Nicholas Carzis.)

    146th joins firefighting efforts in Kern County

    Amidst emotional 9/11 ceremonies taking place yesterday around the base, members of the 146th Airlift Wing in Port Hueneme, Calif. scrambled to respond to CALFIRE's request for National Guard to assist with fires raging across Kern County. By 3:00 p.m. Sept. 11, 2011 the first launch orders were

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  • 9/11 and the Call to Mentor our Nation's Youth

    As we approach 9/11, many thoughts and prayers swirl about in our minds and hearts. We think of the many people whose lives were irrevocably changed in a matter of hours. From victim to responder, all were immediately drawn into the single most significant and horrible day of terror in our nation's

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  • September Commander's View

    This drill is unusually significant in that it is the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. I ask that we all take a moment to remember that day and how the last 10 years have transpired. We have all been impacted in one way or another by the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington

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  • Air National Guard reserves begin three-month Afghan deployment

    Climbing aboard a hulking C-130 plane, more than a dozen California Air National Guard reservists left early Thursday for a three-month deployment in Afghanistan where they will support ground troops and medical evacuations.The uniformed and mostly male crew departed from a crowd of family and

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  • September's Post It's, Promotions and News Picks

    Here is the latest news and information that you need to know from the 146th! 146th participates in 9/11 ceremonies honoring those fallen As everyone knows this UTA weekend falls on the 10 year anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. There are several different ceremonies that will be taking place on

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  • A Little bit of Hollywood Lands in the Desert

    The "Hollywood Guard" recently deployed to Afghanistan with its aircraft, maintenance, and aircrew for approximately 100 days. The 146th Airlift Wing, also known as the "Hollywood Guard", has been part of Southern California's rich aviation and film history since the mid-1920s. The wing traces its

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  • Senior Airman Nathan Rucker prepares to apply a IV (Intravenous machine) to a training mannequin during a training exercise on the flight line with the 146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at the 146th Airlift Wing Port Hueneme, Calif. August 10, 2011. Senior Airman Rucker is the 146th Airlift Wing's Featured Airman of the Month during the month of September 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Carzis)

    September's Featured Airman of the Month

    The 146th Airlift Wing recognizes Senior Airman Nathan Rucker as our September Featured Airman of the Month. Senior Airman Rucker works in medical and says he would not do anything else in the Air Force. Thank you for your service Senior Airman Rucker and congratulations! 1. When did you enlist in

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  • Enjoying the recognition at Glendale Memorial's Cancer Survivor Celebration are, from left, Glendale residents Flo Stafford, Col. Nancy Sumner and cancer survivor Roy Stafford. (Photo by Ruth Sowby)

    Cancer survivors tell their tales

    The joint was jumpin' as Glendale Memorial Hospital hosted its 15th Annual tribute to cancer survivors. It was a "Star Spangled Salute" to more than 110 community members and their guests who have played a role in the fight against cancer. On July 28, the cul-de-sac circle on Eulalia Street, in

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  • 129th hosting Yellow Ribbon event in Santa Clara

    The 129th Rescue Wing will host a two-day Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Event at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, Calif., Aug. 13-14. The first day of this event includes workshops on resiliency while day two promotes the various benefits and entitlements members and their families are

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  • Air Force releases updated dress and appearance instructions

    The Air Force's instruction on dress and personal appearance recently received an appearance upgrade with the release of the updated instruction July 18.Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance, received the facelift after several years of interim updates as uniform items were

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  • Members of the Royal Netherlands Army pause for a group photo on the flightline during their base tour July 8, 2011. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Dave Buttner

    Dutch Army visits 146th Airlift Wing

    On July 7-8 2011, 24 members of the Royal Netherlands Army visited the 146th Airlift Wing.  Col. Paul J. Hargrove welcomed and spoke with the Royal Netherlands Army about the wing and its mission, and Lt. Col. Michael Dugas and Chief Master Sergeant Joel Reynoso presented a 146th Airlift Wing

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  • Megan Glynn, standing in front of a C-130J Super Hercules July 13, 2011, was named 2011 Air Force Spouse of the Year in an award program sponsored by Military Spouse magazine. Her husband, Maj. Matt Glynn, is a C-130J pilot with the California Air National Guard’s 146 Airlift Wing at Channel Islands ANG Station near Oxnard, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    'Air Force Spouse of the Year' from 146th AW named by Military Spouse magazine

    The wife of a California Air National Guard pilot and mother of three has been named the Air Force Spouse of the Year by Military Spouse Magazine and Armed Forces Insurance.Megan Glynn, the wife of Maj. Matt Glynn, who is assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing at Channel Islands ANG Station near Oxnard,

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  • Major General Mary J. Kight, Assistant Adjutant General-Air, California National Guard speaks to room of officers and senior enlisted during her visit to the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, California, on July 09, 2011. MG Kight met with Airmen during two sessions to discuss her views on the value of leadership, mentoring programs and continuing education in the Guard.

    Major General Mary Kight discusses life, leadership and being an Airman

    Longtime friend to the 146th Airlift Wing, Major General Mary J. Kight, Special Assistant to the Adjutant General for California, dropped in during July's UTA to pay a visit. She held a special mentorship mini-seminar and spoke to members of the 146th Airlift Wing about her views on life, leadership

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  • Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Strong, a mechanic with Vehicle Maintanence, Logistics Readiness Squadron, 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif. smiles for the camera outside of his barracks during a recent annual training deployment to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska on June 15, 2011. The 146th AW sent three squadrons to JBER from June 4 to June 18, 2011. The Air Terminal Operations Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the Security Forces Squadron moved down range to complete their respective annual training requirements. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig

    August's Featured Airman of the Month

    The 146th Airlift Wing is proud to recognize Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Strong as August's Featured Airman of the Month. As a mechanic for the 146th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Staff Sgt. Strong uses his experience and great attitude to help mentor junior enlisted while getting the tasks done quickly

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  • Airman First Class Jesse Kramer, Air Terminal Operations, Logistics Readiness Squadron, 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif.,helps tie down a pallet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska on June 15, 2011. The 146th AW sent three squadrons to JBER from June 4 to June 18, 2011. The Air Terminal Operations Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Security Forces Squadron moved down range to complete their respective annual training requirements. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig

    July's Featured Airman of the Month

    The 146th Airlift Wing is proud to feature Airman First Class Jesse Kramer as July's Airman of the Month. Although he may have joined the Air National Guard later in his life than others, this 30-something Airman from the Air Terminal Operations Squadron is honored to serve his country... no matter

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  • July's Post-it's, Promotions and News Picks

    Here is this month's latest news and names from the 146th Airlift Wing you need to know! Welcome our newest members of the 146th Airlift Wing:2nd Lieutenant Yasha TabrizyCaptain Justin SzekerSenior Airman Cassandra PearceMaster Sergeant Barry Rutstein Congratulations to our most recent

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  • Capt. Kelly Smith, C130 pilot with the 146th Airlift Wing, speaks with First Lady Michelle Obama and J.J. Abrams, a Hollywood writer/producer, during a panel discussion held June 13, 2011 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The First Lady asked writers and producers in the film industry to support the military and their families by sharing their compelling stories in their plotlines. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dave Buttner)

    Hollywood looks at the Air Guard

    Michelle Obama wants to see more stories of military families on TV and in movies, so on June 13, 2011, she came to Hollywood to do something about it. The First Lady met with members of the writers, producers, directors and actors unions to discuss Joining Forces, an initiative aimed at increasing

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  • A C-130J from the 146th Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard, drops water over the Angeles Forest during Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) training held June 7, 2011. The aircrews follow a U.S. Forest Service lead plane and demonstrate proficiency by dropping over a designated area. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dave Buttner)

    More MAFFS, now in Arizona and New Mexico

    Texas wildfires, and history-making international firefighting in Mexico splashed the headlines in April, followed by the largest fires in Arizona's history, burning more than half a million acres. Now the wildfires have fled over borders into Colorado and New Mexico, and are ripping across forested

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  • Aerial firefighters from 146th Airlift Wing respond to New Mexico wildfires

    The California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing is now fighting fires in New Mexico, and the wing's C130Js were among the first tankers on-scene for the rapidly growing Los Conchas fire which started Sunday. "The National Guard's MAFFS C130s were the first tankers to get to the Los Conchas

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  • California Air Guard Responds to Arizona Wildfires

    Today Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, Adjutant General for the California National Guard, approved the deployment of two C-130J Hercules aircraft and 35 personnel from the 146th Airlift Wing to support the U.S. Forest Service with firefighting efforts in Arizona. The Wallow wildfire in Eastern Arizona

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  • Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Strong (right), Vehicle Maintenance, Logistics Readiness Squadron, 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., and Technical Sergeant Clint Miller, Vehicle Maintenance, 176th LRS, 176 Air Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, work to replace a cylinder head gasket on a Security Forces pickup on June 14, 2011.The 146th AW sends three squadrons to JBER from June 4 to June 18, 2011. The Air Terminal Operations Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the Security Forces Squadron move down range to complete their respective annual training requirements. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig

    Alaskan Adventure Blog 6

    It is our last week here in Alaska and Alex and I are making some of our final rounds to all the Airmen that are working hard here at Elmendorf from the 146th. In the morning we headed back over to Vehicle Maintenance and checked in with some of our mechanics there. Lucky for us we got there just in

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  • Members of the 146th Airlift Wing's Security Forces Squadron participate in a land navigation course at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska on June 9, 2011. The 146th AW, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif. sent three squadrons to JBER from June 4 to June 18, 2011. The Air Terminal Operations Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the Security Forces Squadron moved down range to complete their respective annual training requirements. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig

    Alaskan Adventure Blog 5

    The last few days for Alex and I have been very exciting. Alex and I got to follow Security Forces as they did their land navigation course. This was where all of the training they did for two days in the classroom was put to use. As the Airmen again broke into groups, each was designated a specific

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  • Senior Airman Tobias Burrier from Vehicle Maintenance, Logistics Readiness Squadron, 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif. practices welding techniques at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska June 9, 2011. The Air Terminal Operations Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the Security Forces Squadron traveled to Alaska to complete their respective annual training requirements. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig)

    Alaskan Adventure Blog 4

    Alex and I are about halfway through our first week here in Alaska; we have been here for five days now. We have been getting into a rhythm of what to do and who to see, but there are still a few little speed bumps along the way. We have been unable to get a steady source of internet access and

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  • Tech. Sgt. Marco De La Cruz, a member of the 146th Security Forces Squadron, 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif. instructs personnel on field patrol tactics at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig)

    Alaskan Adventure Blog 3

    Today was pretty cool. Alex and I spent the majority of the day with Security Forces tagging along as they practiced patrol maneuvers while working in a group. Although as you might have guessed, this kind of terrain isn't exactly what we are working with overseas right now, there are actually parts

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  • Mr, Charles Carr, Weight Supevisor 7 in Air Terminal Operations, conducts a tour of the terminal warehouse facility for Master Sergeant Burt Sherring and Airman First Class Jesse Kramer from the Air Terminal Operations Squadron, 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif. on June 6, 2011. Mr. Carr briefed the members on the various equipment available to them as well as safety protocol. The 146th AW sent three squadrons to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The Air Terminal Operations Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the Security Force Squadron moved down range to complete there respective annual training requirements.(Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig)

    Alaskan Adventure Blog 2

    The first night of the 146th Alaskan Adventure was a little different than I had expected. I learned when we touched down at Elmendorf that the 146th Airlift Wing apparently was not the only base that had decided to go TDY to Alaska during prime season. With other units being here for their TDY and

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  • Three squadrons from the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, California, depart for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The Air Terminal Operations Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the Security Forces Squadron move down range to complete there respective annual training requirements. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Koenig)

    Alaskan Adventure Blog 1

    Hello everyone! My blog adventure this year has taken me to the farthest northern part of the United States, to beautiful and snowy Alaska. Technical Sergeant Alex Koenig (our photographer) and I are accompanying members of the 146th Air Terminal Operations, Logistical Readiness Squadron and

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  • CAL-EANGUS with USAA support provides $500 Educational Scholarship to Guard members

    CAL-EANGUS with USAA support provides a $500 Educational Scholarship to aCalifornia Guard member each year. Please distribute this message to yourmilitary members so that they can take advantage of this great opportunity. Requirements and qualifications are in the attached policy. They arebriefly

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  • JUNE'S POST-ITS, PROMOTIONS AND NEWS PICKS

    Here is the most recent news and names that you need to know as well as some great information on the latest and greatest from the 146th Airlift Wing!Congratulations to all of our recent graduates! Staff Sgt. Gonzalez, Samuel- Knowledge Operations Management.A1C Cini, Alexandrea- Aircraft Electrical

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  • U.S. Air Force Captain Robert Welch explains the available services the 146th Airlift Wing will be contributing to two medical volunteers on May 10, 2011 at "Operation Medical Shelter," a simulated disaster training exercise at Freedom Park in Camarillo, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Carzis/Not Released)

    146th Provides More Than Shelter in Local Medical Training

    Members of the 146th Airlift Wing, the 144th Fighter Wing, the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing, the 129th Recue Wing, and several hundred volunteers from Ventura County and surrounding areas participated in Operation Medical Shelter 2011, an exercise designed to test the preparedness of first responders

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  • May's Post-its, Promotions and News Picks

    Congratulations to all our recent graduates!Staff Sgt. Miller, Deanna- Medical Materiel ApprenticeA1C Garcia, Ellis- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditional- RefrigerationA1C Nunez, David-Basic Military Training/ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditional- Refrigeration A1C Mendoza, Fernando- Basic

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  • 146th Airlift Wing Helps Fight Fires in Texas

    Nearly a dozen members of the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing boarded a C-130J Hercules aircraft last week on a mission to replace their fellow Guardsmen fighting massive wildfires that have plagued Texas.The air unit, stationed near Point Mugu, is now in its fourth rotation

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  • TSgt Erin McPherson at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

    Tech. Sgt. Erin McPherson sings the National Anthem at the Toyota Grand Prix

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  • Lt Col Steve Bradley from the 146th Medical Group. Lt Col Bradley is the 2010 Outstanding Field Grade Officer of the Year for the 146 Airlift Wing.

    May Featured Airman of the Month

    The 146th Airlift Wing is proud to feature Lt. Col. Steve Bradley as the May Featured Airman of the Month. Lt Col. Bradley is the OIC of administrative services for the 146th Medical Group and is this year's Field Grade Officer of the Year! Bradley oversees administrative services, supervises 3

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  • 146th Airlift Wing remains ready for firefighting mission

    The 146th Airlift Wing continues to remain on duty in order to provide critical support upon tasking from the United States Forest Service. About 40 Airmen are deployed to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and have been supporting firefighting efforts there since April 17, but for the last several days

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  • 146th AW Guardsmen take on Texas Wildfires

    The California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing deployed two C-130J Hercules aircraft Sunday in response to the wildfires that are devastating areas of Southern Texas. The 146th has been assisting with firefighting efforts throughout the week alongside other National Guard and Reserve

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  • Staff Sgt. Cullan Hooley plays bagpipes at the Capitol

    Recently the Band of the Air Force Reserve Bagpipe Band was invited to perform on the steps of the capitol. Staff Sgt. Cullan Hooley, the 146th Airlift Wings's Terrorism Liaison Officer, 146th Security Forces Squadron, is a member of this unique group of talented musicians. Read on to hear the story

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  • Videos now available for viewing from the 146th!!!! Click here!!

    After many months of diligence and a never give up attitude, we are happy to announce that videos are available for viewing and can be accessed from this website. Please click on the link below for a video story created  after last year's MAFFS training. And keep checking back as we post more videos

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  • Word from the 146th Airlift Wing Inspector General

    Members of the 146th Airlift Wing,I would like to introduce myself as our wing' s IG, also known as the Inspector General, and offer my assistance regarding the Installation Inspector General Complaints Resolution Program. I can be reached in building 100 room 121 during UTA weekends, by phone

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  • The 146th Airlift Wing at Channel Islands ANGS quarterly celebrates the promotion of new NCOs and Senior NCOs with an induction ceremony held on the base. Pictured here is the latest group who were promoted during the first quarter of 2011.

    146th Airlift wing celebrates newly promoted NCOs and Senior NCOs

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  • April Post-its, Promotions and News Picks

    Here is this month's news and names you need to know... check it out!Congratulations to the 146th recent graduates from Formal Schools! A1C Kevin Palos, Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice 2Lt Ashley Stenberg, Air National Guard Academy of Military Farwell to all those recent retirees and

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  • April Commander's View

    It has been too long since my last commander's view, so let me attempt to catch everyone up. First, let me first say thank you to everyone for their continued participation with Channel Islands ANG. I don't think I could say this enough. Second, I want to share with you some of the issues I've been

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  • Senior Master Sgt Ron Nester 146th Airlift Wing, 2010 Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year.

    April Featured Airman of the Month

    The April Featured Airman of the Month is Senior Master Sergeant Ronald Nester, an Instructor Loadmaster from the 115th Airlift Squadron. SMSgt. Nester is also this year's 146th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Year! 1. When did you enlist in the Air Force, how long have you been in the service? I

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  • Senior Airman Clayton Bernal

    March Featured Airman of the Month

    The 146th Airlift Wing is proud to have our first "Featured Airman of the Month" be Senior Airman Clayton Bernal. Bernal works in Security Forces and is also this year's 146th Airlift Wing's Airman of the Year. 1. When did you enlist in the Air Force, how long have you been in the service?I enlisted

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  • March Newsletter

    Here is the latest information and updates for members of the 146th Airlift Wing and their families, check it out! Welcome all new members of the 146th Airlift Wing:Tess Armstrong- Command Post Aaron Yeaton- Civil Engineering John Sahd- Operations GroupWilliam Regan- Operations Group Kimberly

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