Earlier in October, the Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard worked together to save the life of a 73-year-old mariner in the Pacific Ocean. In the morning hours of October 2, the Lady Alice, an 84-foot commercial fishing vessel sent out an emergency message. It was sailing approximately 150 miles east of Hawaii when one […]
Air National Guard
Elite Air Force team called in to rescue missing dad and his daughter in Oregon
On DutyEarlier in September, Air Commandos rescued two hikers who had got lost in Oregon’s Mount Hood. A 34-year-old man and his 7-year-old daughter had gone hiking but got lost and were missing for two days. At that point, the local Sheriff’s department requested the help of the Air Force. A combined team comprised of eight […]
What is the Air National Guard? Here’s the scoop before you sign
Air ForceIf you’re thinking about an Air Force career, you’ve likely heard of the Air National Guard — also known as Air Guard. So, what is the Air National Guard? It’s really the perfect fit for anyone who has an interest in military life but isn’t sure they want to join full-time. It’s a part-time role with […]
Part-time commando makes history by breaking 3,000 flight hours in the Osprey
On DutyA part-time Air Commando has become the first pilot in the U.S. military to pass the 3,000-flight hour mark with the CV-22 Osprey helicopter. Lieutenant Colonel Luke Sustman, the new commanding officer of the recently activated 249th Special Operations Squadron and an officer with the Florida Air National Guard, achieved this historic feat earlier in […]
