Capt. Sanfilippo celebrated her graduation from F-15C fighter pilot training at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon, June 14, 2024. Sanfilippo is the first female fighter pilot assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing, its 194th Fighter Squadron, and the California Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Christian Jadot)
Sacramento, Calif. – Commanding General of the California Army National Guard, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey D. Smiley, returned from a recent visit with Soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. Smiley sat down with members, who spoke about their mission of building partnerships and increasing security in the region including Iraq, Jordan and Kuwait where...
In celebration of Pride Month, the 163d Attack Wing honors its diverse Airmen, highlighting the importance of authenticity and inclusivity. Tech. Sergeant Cecelia Slough, a cyberspace operations specialist, shares her journey of understanding Pride Month and its significance in the military. Reflecting on the history of LGBTQ+ rights within the Air Force, from the restrictive policies of the past to the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," she...
