Speaking the language of a C-130 can overcome cultural barriers

'Dzien dobry!' While it may not be understood, it sure sounds nice when a member of the Polish Air Force says 'Good Afternoon!' to you with a smile. It is the first realization that while you may be in a place that is completely different in culture and language, it is a place where people embrace

Peoria personnel enhance state partnership with Poland

Twenty-one members from the 182nd Airlift Wing got the opportunity to train with Illinois' state partner, Poland, in a joint exercise late April. They joined over 100 members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard from various units throughout the state. Members of the Illinois National Guard

New lieutenant

Delayed enroute

First AEF rotation

Back home again!

Boarding a flight

Welker Promotion

Schneider receives a Chief's coin

Taking the show on the road

Rescuing 25 people after a factory is destroyed isn't easy. Doing it under the potential threat of hazardous chemicals takes that challenge to a whole new level. More than 50members of the 182d AW took on that challenge Oct. 24- 26th. A state Homeland Security training exercise was staged at an