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122nd Fighter Wing March 2025 Commander's Video

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Boatright, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Kyle Hoopingarner, 122nd Fighter Wing command chief brief announcements and upcoming events to Airmen at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Feb. 27, 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman)

Taken: 02.27.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

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Blacksnake Pilot prepares for a routine training flight

03.27.2025 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hough

A U.S. Airman with the Indiana Air National Guard prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for takeoff at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne,...

Red in the morning, adversaries of liberty take warning

03.25.2025 | Photo by Master Sgt. William Hopper

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, sits in the glow of morning light at the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne,...

Indiana Adjutant General Visits 122nd Fighter Wing

03.21.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Halley Clark

From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kyle Hoopingarner, 122nd Fighter Wing command chief, Col. Scott Boatright, 122nd Fighter Wing...

F-16s remain mission ready

03.19.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Halley Clark

A U.S. Airman with the Indiana Air National Guard, assigned to 122nd Fighter Wing as a crew chief, examines an f-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft...

F-16s remain mission ready

03.19.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Halley Clark

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, taxis on the flight line during a hot pit exercise at the 122nd Fighter Wing...

F-16s remain mission ready

03.19.2025 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Boatright, commander, 122nd Fighter Wing, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne,...

Chief reflects on 40 years of service

03.05.2025 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Douglas Dye, senior enlisted leader, 122nd Communications Flight, addresses Airmen during his keynote speech at...

122nd Fighter Wing March Night Flying

03.02.2025 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

The March Night Flying graphic was created to inform the public about upcoming night flying operations at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne,...

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122nd Fighter Wing March 2025 Commander's Video

02.27.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Boatright, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Kyle Hoopingarner, 122nd Fighter Wing command chief...

122nd Fighter Wing February 2025 Commander's Video

01.30.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Boatright, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Kyle Hoopingarner, 122nd Fighter Wing command chief...

122nd Fighter Wing January 2025 Commander's Video

01.08.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Boatright, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Kyle Hoopingarner, 122nd Fighter Wing command chief...

Santa Gets an Upgrade

12.18.2024 | Video by Airman 1st Class Halley Clark

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Hudson, a logistics readiness specialist with the 122nd Fighter Wing, prepares to board an F-16 Fighting Falcon...

Boatright assumes command of the 122nd Fighter Wing

12.08.2024 | Video by Airman 1st Class Halley Clark

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Boatright, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, assumes command from Col. Joshua C. Waggoner during a change of command...

New commander welcomed at 122nd Fighter Wing

12.08.2024 | Video by Airman 1st Class Halley Clark

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Boatright, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, delivers a speech after assuming command from Col. Joshua C. Waggoner during a...

122nd Fighter Wing December 2024 commander's video

12.05.2024 | Video by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Waggoner, 122nd Fighter Wing (FW) commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kyle Hoopingarner, 122 FW command chief, and...

122nd Fighter Wing November 2024 commander's video

10.31.2024 | Video by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua, Waggoner, 122nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Kyle Hoopingarner, 122nd Fighter Wing command...

Ammo is Boomin'

02.07.2025 | Story by Airman 1st Class Halley Clark

BAER FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ind. — The 122nd Fighter Wing's ammunition shop inspects, stores, transports and maintains munitions, both...

US Air Force Partners with Saudi Arabia to Train Chiefs

01.23.2025 | Story by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — A mobile training team of U.S. Airmen assigned to Air Forces Central (AFCENT) led the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)...

122nd Fighter Wing Visits L3Harris, Shares...

12.05.2024 | Story by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

FORT WAYNE, Ind – Representatives from the 122nd Fighter Wing (FW) visited the L3Harris facility Nov. 12, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The visit...

Indiana National Guard leaders speak at Joint...

10.22.2024 | Story by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Indiana Guardsmen and Air Force Reservists gathered for a week-long Joint Enlisted Leadership Symposium Oct. 22-25, 2024...

Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Raises...

10.03.2024 | Story by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

The Northeast Indiana Base Community Council hosted its fourth annual Golf for the Warrior event at Brookwood Golf Course Sept. 20, 2024 in Fort...

122nd Security Forces Squadron Hosts Designated...

08.29.2024 | Story by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

FORT CUSTER TRAINING CENTER, Mich. – A serene fog rests upon the rolling hills on the long-distance shooting range of the Fort Custer Training...

Blacksnakes train for disaster relief

08.07.2024 | Story by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman

BAER FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ind. – A team of Airmen assigned to the 122nd Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), Indiana Air National Guard,...

122nd FW brings on active duty instructors for F-16...

03.21.2024 | Story by Airman 1st Class Halley Clark

FORT WAYNE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ind. — During the 122nd Fighter Wing's (FW) conversion to the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, the base...

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Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 27 - Fighter Pilot Q&A

02.26.2025 | Courtesy Audio

Strap in and get ready for high-speed thrills as we sit down with two experienced fighter pilots for an exclusive Q&A session.

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 26 - Aircraft Recovery Team...

01.29.2025 | Courtesy Audio

The Crash Damage Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team responds to in-flight and ground emergencies, and trains to recover damaged aircraft.

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 24 - 122nd Fighter Wing Change...

12.04.2024 | Courtesy Audio

Enjoy this episode with the incoming and outgoing 122nd Fighter Wing Commanders.

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 23 - Vehicle Maintenance Spotlight

10.29.2024 | Courtesy Audio

This interview spotlights a team who keeps things running on base...literally! Our vehicle maintenance shop make sure that the fleet of government...

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 22 - State Command Chief Mike...

10.02.2024 | Courtesy Audio

Enjoy this interview with State Command Chief Master Sergeant Mike Dixon, who started out as one of our own Blacksnakes, and now serves as the...

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 21 - Military Chaplains

09.27.2024 | Courtesy Audio

Military chaplains are a key part of the U.S. military support system. Not only do they provide spiritual and religious counseling to service...

Blacksnake Bytes Ep 20 - Preserving Military History

08.27.2024 | Courtesy Audio

In this episode of Blacksnake Bytes, we interview our wing historian, Douglas Dye. This role serves an important purpose in preserving the 122nd...

Blacksnake Bytes Ep. 19 - Physical Fitness

04.24.2024 | Courtesy Audio

Physical fitness is an integral part of being a U.S. service member, but it doesn’t have to be a chore! Join us for an in-depth conversation on...

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