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149th Security Forces Squadron ‘Gunfighters’ conduct weapons training
August 14, 2020 — Security Forces “Gunfighters” from the 149th Security Forces Squadron conducted weapons qualifications training at a firing range at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex Aug. 12... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christina Richards, 149th Security Forces Squadron, Air National Guard, shoots her weapon from the prone position at a firing range at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex Aug. 12.

Senate confirms Loh as next Air National Guard director
July 23, 2020 — The U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael A. Loh to serve as the 13th director of the Air National Guard July 20. By assuming the post, Loh will be promoted to lieutenant general... MORE

U.S. Senate confirms U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Loh as the next director to lead the Air National Guard. Loh has served nearly 30 years in the Colorado Air National Guard and has experience in various key leadership roles, such as flight, squadron and group commander as well as the Colorado National Guard assistant adjutant general and adjutant general. Loh is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flight hours, including 2,900 hours and 128 combat flight hours in the F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon.

Air Force Recruiting Service solidifies Total Force partnership with Air National Guard
July 5, 2020 — In an historic milestone for the Total Force recruiting enterprise, Air Force Recruiting Service and Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed a mutual support agreement that will combine resources and integrate staff to enhance marketing and advertising... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service and Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed a mutual support agreement that will combine resources and integrate staff to enhance marketing and advertising.

Converting active duty retirement to AFR, ANG retirement
June 17, 2020 — Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who have completed 20 years of total active federal military service, or TAFMS, are eligible for immediate pay and benefits upon retirement. ... MORE

Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who have completed 20 years of total active federal military service (TAFMS) are eligible for immediate pay and benefits upon retirement. However, for AFR or ANG members who further their careers in a traditional status and possibly accept a higher grade, these service members have the option to convert their active duty retirement to an AF Reserve retirement (applies to both AFR and ANG) in accordance with Title 10 USC 12731.

149th Fighter Wing assists with COVID-19 testing in Texas communities
April 30, 2020 — The Air National Guard members of the 149th Fighter Wing are actively assisting communities across Texas with COVID-19 screening, most recently in Dumas, Texas, April 23, and in Friona, Texas, April 24... MORE

149th Medical Group assists with COVID-19 testing in Fredericksburg
April 22, 2020 — Members of the 149th Medical Group from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s 149th Fighter Wing joined Texas Air and Army National Guard service members in Fredericksburg April 19 to establish a community-based COVID-19 testing facility... MORE

149th Fighter Wing takes part in Coronet Cactus
February 27, 2020 — Coronet Cactus is an annual training event that takes members of the 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, to Arizona to participate in a simulated deployment that acts as a capstone project for the current iteration of F-16 student pilots... MORE

149th Fighter Wing Gunfighters take part in Operation Coronet Bronco
May 15, 2019 — Members of the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland have been taking part in Operation Coronet Bronco at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho for several weeks... MORE

Capt. Kyle “Browser” Casci, a student pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, exits an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Coronet Bronco May 2 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The annual training event deploys members of the Air National Guard’s 149th FW, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, to another environment in order to familiarize them with accomplishing mission objectives in an unfamiliar location.

24th Air Force adds combat comm capabilities with ANG wing transition
May 9, 2019 — The 156th Airlift Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, transitioned to the 156th Wing April 10. The name change synced with the unit’s newly assigned contingency response and combat communications missions... MORE

Airmen from the 156th Medical Group treat simulated mass casualties during Exercise Vigilant Guard in Puerto Rico, March 14, 2019. The 156th Airlift Wing transitioned to the 156th Wing April 10 to sync with the unit’s newly assigned contingency response and combat communications missions.

Former MTI from 149th Fighter Wing preps Air National Guard recruits
March 25, 2019 — Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Hartzler, aircrew flight equipment superintendent with the 149th Fighter Wing, prepares future Air National Guard student flight members for their upcoming basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 23... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Hartzler, aircrew flight equipment superintendent with the 149th Fighter Wing, prepares future Air National Guard student flight members for their upcoming basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 23. Hartzler previously worked as a military training instructor and was asked to conduct on-campus training with 149th Fighter Wing recruits during regularly scheduled drills to give them a better understanding of their commitment for enlisting in the U.S. military.

149th Fighter Wing prepares jets for launch
March 14, 2019 — Air National Guard members of the 149th Fighter Wing prepare F-16s for takeoff at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 13, 2019... MORE

Maj. Russell Burkhard, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, sits in the backseat while Capt. Michael Butler, a student pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, prepares for takeoff at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 13.

149th Fighter WIng weapons loaders provide familiarization training to student pilots
February 21, 2019 — 149th Fighter Wing weapons loaders gave F-16 Fighting Falcon student pilots a hands-on experience of behind-the-scenes aircraft preparation with munitions at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 9... MORE

1st Lt. Wesley Kilmain ( left), an F-16 Fighting Falcon student pilot, drives a MJ-1 lift truck as Tech. Sgt. Brian Green, 149th Fighter Wing load standardization crewmember, observes weapons loading during training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 9.

Texas, Nebraska ANG participate in international exercise
July 6, 2018 — Airmen from Texas and Nebraska deployed with fighter and tanker aircraft and various other support equipment to participate in the bi-national air exercise Sky Avenger, held June 18 through 28. The... MORE

Air National Guard director, command chief visit 149th Fighter Wing
May 22, 2018 — Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard director, visited the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19 to tour the facilities and interact with its members. The general was joined on his visit by Chief Master Sgt. Ron Anderson, command chief for the Air National Guard, and other members of the Texas Military Department’s leadership. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard Director, visits with airmen from the 149th Fighter Wing during a lucheon at the Live Oak dining facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19.

Texas ANG member shares lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey
February 9, 2018 — It’s been several months since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texans residing in the Rockport region. Nathan Ward, a local police officer from the area, is now reflecting on the days leading up to the hurricane and how his training in the National Guard made a noticeable impact on his first responder duties... MORE

Guardsman fighter pilot instructor honored with ‘High Flyer’ award
December 7, 2017 — Lt. Col. Bryan Carlson, an F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot for the 149th Fighter Wing here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was recently honored for winning the 2017 Air Education and Training Command Carlson High Flyer Individual Award in the F-16 category... MORE

Lt. Col. Bryan Carlson, an F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot assigned to the Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, poses with his 2017 High Flyer of the Year award (for F-16 pilots) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Kelly Field Annex, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017.