Oct. 15, 2024 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
Sept. 20, 2024 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
Sept. 18, 2024 "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
May 10, 2024 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
April 26, 2024 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