U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard, flies over San Francisco Bay during a formation flight, July 8, 2024. The HH-60Gs and its crews regularly conduct training missions to maintain proficiency and necessary skills to support contingency operations. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Ray Aquino)
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...