The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing conducted Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training in Arizona alongside the U.S. Forest Service and interagency partners. The training prepares aircrews for real-world wildfire suppression missions by refining fire retardant drop techniques and coordination efforts. MAFFS-equipped C-130 aircraft play a critical role in supporting ground crews during wildfire season.
Lad Cinematographer: Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Melissa Mendez has always believed in the power of people. As a first sergeant with the 153rd Security Forces Squadron in the Wyoming Air National Guard, she takes pride in her role as a mentor, coach, and advocate for her Airmen.
But Mendez isn’t just a leader in uniform. Off-duty, she serves as a Wyoming National Guard primary prevention specialist, a role focused on addressing issues before they escalate and creating...
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Va. — On a crisp afternoon at the Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, a crowd gathered to witness a significant event in the Air National Guard's history—the installation of the 14th Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard.
The air buzzed with anticipation as military personnel, dignitaries and families filled the seats. The presiding official of the Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, acting...
