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June 14, 2023
182nd Airlift Wing leads C-130 Hercules operations at NATO’s Air Defender 2023

The largest North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) multinational air forces redeployment exercise in history began at Wunstorf Air Base, Germany, June 12, and the Illinois Air National Guard’s 182nd Airlift Wing is leading the C-130 Hercules aircraft operations.Exercise Air Defender 2023, which
April 7, 2023
Lead With Air Power—ANG Top Leader Hosts Air Defender ‘23 Media Visit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, director, Air National Guard, welcomed regional and national-level media from Germany, along with German air force senior leaders to the national capital region to learn about Air Defender 2023 from April 3-6.
March 31, 2023
CNGB Fitness Challenge Continues with Team Building

ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard Soldiers and Airmen working as a team can do far more than when working alone. That’s why team building is April’s theme for the National Guard Holistic Wellness Challenge. Driven by Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, wellness experts at the
March 23, 2023
Under Secretary of the Air Force testifies on recruiting

The senior leader testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about recruiting challenges currently facing the Department of the Air Force.
March 21, 2023
DAF leaders stress importance of transformation, partnerships, on-time appropriations

The Department of the Air Force’s top civilian and military leaders spoke with defense experts and industry partners during the 14th annual McAleese Defense Programs Conference March 15.
Dec. 3, 2022
Peoria Airmen lend a helping hand

Nine Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, volunteered their off-duty time over a drill weekend Aug. 13 to help a veteran family in need in Peoria, Illinois.
Aug. 22, 2022
Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines

The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.
Aug. 4, 2022
Air Force, Space Force members at high risk for monkeypox urged to stay informed

The current outbreak of monkeypox continues to spread, with more than 6,600 active cases in the United States mostly occurring among gay and bisexual men. The White House declared on August 4 that monkeypox is a national public health emergency.
July 28, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
May 26, 2022
Reflection this Memorial Day

As I write this article, we are fast approaching Memorial Day. Most will be off work. Some may travel. Some may get together to share meals and times of fellowship. Hopefully, the margin enjoyed on this holiday will allow some time to solemnly remember the men and women that have given their lives

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