Still helping out ... Locals weigh in on health care debate ... Adrian man sent back to mental hospital ... Questions remain unanswered regarding suspects radical contacts ... Wounded from Afghanistan increase ... Payette team defies the odds on championship run ... S.Idaho landfill may get into power business ... Greig remembers Vietnam service ... 2 dead, 2 others wounded at Ore. office park ... Meeting ... ';var marqueewidth="440px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Russ Snow stands in the foyer of the gymnasium at Treasure Valley Community College, where he is head basketball coach. A member of the Idaho Air National Guard, Snow served a few months in Iraq before injuries to his feet required an early return home. He also works in the Malheur County Veterans Service office.Still helping out Nov 12, 2009
A member of the Idaho Air National Guard, Snow served a few months in Iraq before injuries to his feet required an early return home ... As a member of the Idaho Air National Guard Snow was involved in transportation. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
VETERANS DAY: Medford vets get up close and personal with MHS students Nov 12, 2009
Eastman and Ivers are active duty Air National Guard members stationed at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod ... Brian Eastman, a Senior Master Sgt. in the Air Force Air National Guard, spoke to Melissa Monteiro s world history class about the many places he has been during his service and the need to remember how fortunate Americans are to live in a country so free. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Locals Pay Tribute To Veterans At Parade Nov 12, 2009
Jennifer Koonce, a technical sergeant with the Air National Guard, spent the day with her daughter Trinity. Koonce is now home after serving several missions overseas, including one that's still classified. (News4Jax.com, FL)
DAVE COGDILL: Honor heroes all year long Nov 11, 2009
As an Air National Guard veteran, protecting and improving rights for our service members has always been a priority for me in the Legislature. Last year, I authored a law that allows families of fallen soldiers to remember their loved ones with special Gold Star license plates. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
NATIONAL GUARD - Operation Santa Claus Begins Nov 11, 2009
Santa, Mrs. Claus, the team of elves from the Alaska National Guard and residents of Koyuk smile for quick photo before loading the sleigh, an Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft ... CAMP DENALI, Alaska (11/6/09) -- Dashing through the sky in an Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 176th Wing, Santa, Mrs. Claus and a team of elves landed in Koyuk on Nov. 3. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Veterans recognized by Cell Phones for Soldiers Nov 11, 2009
who served in the Air National Guard for 30 years, was also in attendance. Miller is also the author of a new law regarding the recycling of consumer electronic goods. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Veterans Day parade marches on in S.F. Nov 10, 2009
The Air National Guard Band of the West Coast will perform. Redwood City: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Money Matters: Losses and Gains Nov 10, 2009
Col. Jim Miller, commander of the Oregon Air National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field, predicts the local economy will benefit from the return of Guard members to the Basin ... For more than six months, a rotating group of Oregon Air National Guard members have been in Boise, Idaho, where the 173rd Fighter Wing trained F-15 fighter pilots while the Klamath Falls Airport runway was reconstructed. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Prattville District Court judge to retire Nov 10, 2009
He also served as a Judge Advocate in the Army Reserve and Alabama Air National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2009. Wood has been the recipient of a number of honors and awards. (WSJA.com, AL)
Guard unit welcomed home at state capitol Nov 10, 2009
Davidson said the 60-member 135th Agri-Business Development Team II is made up entirely of volunteers and is drawn from 42 Army National Guard and 12 Air National Guard units in Missouri. Team II of the unit was deployed to Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province last December. (Fulton Sun, MO)
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After he was discharged from the Air Force in 1955, he worked for Gate City Steel as a painter and was then recruited by the Idaho Air National Guard in 1956. He served in the Guard for 35 years. (Boerne Star, TX)
Tank's presence at park aims to honor military Nov 10, 2009
Johnson said the F-16 display would include a message to honor the "Tacos," the nickname given to New Mexico's Air National Guard unit. The local American Legion post sold to the city in 1941 - for $2,500 - the land on which Legion Park was established. (Raton Range, AL)
Veterans Day program features Doohen Nov 10, 2009
Doohen joined the Air National Guard in January 1971. He attended the Academy of Military Sciences at McGhee Tyson, Tenn. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Veterans tell Braintree High School students about service Nov 10, 2009
Nilka Alleyne, who served in the Air Force for 13 and a half years, has been serving in the Massachusetts Air National Guard for four months, and has been stationed in Louisiana ... James Regan, a staff sergeant in the Army Air National Guard who has served since 2003 at Otis Air National Guard Base. (Braintree Forum, MA)
A veteran battles back Nov 9, 2009
He moved to New Jersey and did a tour in Kuwait with the Air National Guard. And in a couple of weeks, Bill Griffin will ship out for Iraq with his unit, the 108th Air Refueling Wing. (Boston Globe)
'.... far more than we could ever honor them ... Nov 8, 2009
The commander of the N.J. Air National Guard, Maj. Gen. Maria Falca-Dodson, was the keynote speaker. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ceremonies to honor those who served Nov 7, 2009
Gen. Maria Falca-Dodson, commander of the New Jersey Air National Guard, will present the keynote address. Mercer County officials will honor veterans with a ceremony featuring guest speaker retired U.S. Army Col. Robert Watson at noon tomorrow at the Catholic War Veterans Post 417, 301 Grand Ave., Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Gift of Gossamer Nov 6, 2009
Bride-to-be Pam Leahy, who serves in the Air National Guard and lives in Pawtucket, said she was very excited to get her free gown. "I'm ecstatic. I'm thrilled at the thought," she said, smiling. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Schofield didn't raise security threat level Nov 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NATIONAL GUARD - FY 2010 Bill Includes Guard Nov 6, 2009
The act authorizes $585 million in military construction funds for the Army Guard, and $236 million for the Air National Guard ... The act increases the minimum number of strategic airlift aircraft from 299 to 316 for the Air National Guard ... 5 generation fighter aircraft for the Air National Guard. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Veterans invited to Lemoore campus Nov 5, 2009
The keynote speaker will be Col. Jonathan S. Flaugher, commander of the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, Fresno. Certain compassion. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Veteransprogramsnext week Nov 5, 2009
Some 20 years later, he joined the Mississippi Air National Guard in Meridian, completing his military career in the accounting and finance office. DiPalma is a member of the American Legion and the Philadelphia Rotary Club. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Fresno City College veterans event set Nov 5, 2009
The keynote speaker will be Col. Jonathan S. Flaugher, commander of the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, Fresno. Robert E. Fox, retired City College vice president of student services, will be a special honoree. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bush Throws 1st Pitch at Japan Series Nov 4, 2009
W. Opens Game 3 of Japan's Version of Baseball World Series. Former President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the start of Game 3 of the Japan Series baseball between the Yomiuri Giants and the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (CBS News)
Welcome home to the F-15s and we stress the word homeAir Guard personnel are an important part of Klamath Falls Nov 3, 2009
Now it s an Air National Guard installation. An economic mainstay. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Kodiak soldier accused of abuse Nov 3, 2009
Anchorage police said they began the investigation in May 2008 after Canete's previous employer, the Air National Guard, found concerning photos, said Anchorage detective Mark Thomas. The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the military. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chinese general pays visit to U.S. Pacific Command Nov 3, 2009
As part of his visit to Hawaii, Xu presented photo albums and commemorative coins to Hawaii Air National Guard Majs ... During his visit to U.S. Pacific Command this morning, Gen. Xu Caihou of the People's Liberation Army of China thanked, center, left to right, Hawaii Air National Guard Majs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Viewpoint: Klamath Falls should enjoy return of F-15sOpinion: The Air National Guard is a big part of the Klamath Basin Nov 3, 2009
Opinion: The Air National Guard is a big part of the Klamath Basin. Monday, November 2, 2009 1:38 PM PST An editorial Sunday outlines the Air Guard s value, and also points out some uncertainty about Kingsley s role in training F-15 crews at the Klamath Falls base. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Airport runway reopens Nov 3, 2009
Klamath Falls City Council members, Mayor Todd Kellstrom, representatives of the 173rd Oregon Air National Guard and Klamath County Chamber of Commerce members celebrate the reopening of the Klamath Falls Airport runway after six months of reconstruction ... Oregon Air National Guard fighter jets and personnel relocated to Boise while the runway was under repair. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Runway reopens at Klamath Falls AirportOregon Air National Guard jets had relocated during project Nov 3, 2009
Oregon Air National Guard jets had relocated during project ... A reconstruction project caused Oregon Air National Guard fighter jets and personnel to relocate to Boise, Idaho for six months until the project was completed. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
• An angel with fixed wings Nov 1, 2009
When the C-130 arrived in Anchorage at Kulis Air National Guard Base, an air national guardsman was waiting for Gardner and Sickafoose in a truck ready to transport them to the commercial airport. "If it wasn't for the Coast Guard, I don't know when we would have been able to get out of Kodiak," Gardner said. (Juneau Empire)
Elementary students prepare for technology, science competition (3) Nov 1, 2009
Michael Fingal, from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, fits in. He came to speak with the students about their ideas, and helped them figure out which ones would and would not work. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
NATIONAL GUARD - F-16 Pilots Compete Oct 31, 2009
Lt. Col. Scott Bridgers, a pilot with the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard, runs for his F-16 while his unit cheers him on during the Scramble Launch competition at Falcon Air Meet 2009 at Mwaffaq Salti Air Base in Al Azraq, Jordan through Nov. 3, 2009 ... The crew chiefs on the ground are going to do a couple checks, said Lt. Col. Scott Bridgers, the scramble pilot for the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard ... Members of the Colorado Air... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Ellensburg teacher shows students the thrill of the wild blue yonder Oct 30, 2009
He later was a leader in the Civil Air Patrol and served in the Washington Air National Guard ... Her brother later joined the Air National Guard, and Laurent did the same as an adult serving 1993 through 1999. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
NATIONAL GUARD - Unit Partners With Armenia Oct 29, 2009
Members of the 190th Air Refueling Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron of the Kansas Air National Guard review plans for a Expeditionary Medical Support System facility in the republic of Armenia ... When the CE team left, they turned over their work to the Texas Air National Guard, which arrived to continue the mission. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Rams Moore tabbed for academic honor Oct 29, 2009
He said he was surprised when representatives from Hootens and members of the Arkansas Air National Guard came to PHS to present him with the award. It was shocking because I didnt know what was going on, Moore said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Why are you seeking public office? Oct 29, 2009
I graduated from Ogden High School in 1974 and retired from the Iowa Air National Guard in 1994. I have worked for the Union Pacific Railroad (formerly Chicago and Northwestern) for the last 15 years. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
More Alabama Guard going to Afghanistan Oct 28, 2009
The departures mean nearly 15,000 Alabama Army and Air National Guard members have been activated and deployed since Sept. 11, 2001. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (WSJA.com, AL)
First group of F-15s fighter jets return to Kingsley Nov. 3Plans being finalized for celebration Oct 28, 2009
1 million runway reconstruction project funded by the city of Klamath Falls, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Air National Guard. A runway ribbon cutting is scheduled Nov. 2, followed by a welcome home celebration for the Guard a day later. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
NATIONAL GUARD - Puerto Rico Guard Launches Refinery Fire Response Oct 27, 2009
Members of the Army Guards 215th Firefighting Team and the Puerto Rico Air National Guard worked with local firefighters to contain the blaze, said Army Lt. Col. Millie Rosa, a public affairs officer with the Puerto Rico National Guard. Puerto Ricos 22nd Civil Support Team worked with the 23rd Civil Support Team from the Virgin Islands National Guard to monitor air quality in and around the incident site. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Feds Interview Crew Of Plane That Overshot Airport Oct 26, 2009
While the passengers were apparently unaware what was happening as they passed their destination, police on the ground were preparing for the worst and the Air National Guard had put fighter jets on alert at two locations. The FAA is updating rules governing how many hours commercial pilots may fly and remain on duty. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fatigue May Be Factor in Plane Overshooting Airport by 150 Miles Oct 24, 2009
The FAA notified the military, which put Air National Guard fighter jets on alert at two locations. As many as four planes could have been scrambled, but none took to the air. (Fox News)
Click to read:Black Boxes May Not Solve Flight Mystery Oct 24, 2009
Meanwhile, police and FBI agents on the ground were preparing for the worst, and the Air National Guard put four fighter jets on strip alert - pilots in cockpit with engines running - in case the incident turned out to be more serious, reports CBS News correspondent David Martin. With worries about terrorists still high, even after contact was re-established, air traffic controllers ordered the plane to execute two additional turns to confirm that the pilots were in fact controlling the... (CBS News)
The "Mormon Mustang" rides again Oct 24, 2009
"It's like I'm back home again -- I not only flew them there, but later I was one of the first to fly them in the Utah Air National Guard," he said. Wright said the P-51 was decisive in liberating Europe. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Armed F-16s "Prepared" to Shoot Down Errant Northwest Flight Oct 24, 2009
Armed F-16s from the Wisconsin Air National Guard were on the runway and could have shot down the errant Northwest flight if the order had come, officials said today. Wisconsin Air National guard says F-16as were "prepared" to shoot down the plane if the order had come. (ABC News)
Plane Overshoots Airport Oct 24, 2009
While the passengers were apparently unaware what was happening as they passed their destination, police on the ground were preparing for the worst and the Air National Guard had put fighter jets on alert at two locations ... The FAA had notified the military, which was ready to scramble as many as four Air National Guard fighter jets, but none took to the air. (Fox News -- Business)
Defense bill includes shipbuilding provisions Oct 23, 2009
The bill provides $28 million for a new hangar at the Bangor Air National Guard base; $7. 1 million for gate security improvements at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery; and $101 million for Saco Defense. (Concord Monitor)
Fifteen Units Kick Off Red Flag Exercise Oct 23, 2009
An F-16 Fighting Falcon Aggressor flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range after being refueled by an Ohio Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 19, 2009. Red Flag 10-01 is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. (DOD DefenseLINK)
NATIONAL GUARD - Warfighters Discuss Future Oct 23, 2009
An Air Force pilot enters the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) in Tucson, Ariz ... This years Air Guard and Reserve Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) is the biggest ever, said Air Force Col. Jon K. Mott, commander of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) in Tucson. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Kahului Airport to conduct emergency-response exercise Oct 21, 2009
Participating agencies will include Kahului Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting teams, the Maui County Police, Maui Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, Maui Civil Defense, Hawaii Air National Guard, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Transportation Security Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, American Red Cross, Hawaiian Airlines, Maui Visitors Bureau, Maui Community College, Maui High School and other state agencies. All flight operations will continue as normal during the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Crippled F-18 Remains In Jacksonville Oct 20, 2009
-- A Marine F-18 jet remains in a Florida Air National Guard hanger two days after its landing gear collapsed upon landing at Jacksonville International Airport. The jet was one of three flying in from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to perform a flyover at Sunday's Jaguars game. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Kinzinger has most campaign cash among 3 GOP candidates in 11th District Oct 19, 2009
"We're excited about the numbers," said Kinzinger, an Illinois Air National Guard reservist and former McLean County Board member. Halvorson, a first-term Democrat from Crete, exceeded Kinzinger's totals, but doesn't yet have a primary opponent. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Balloon Boy Dad: "Absolutely No Hoax" Oct 18, 2009
That set off a frantic search that included law enforcement agencies, the Colorado Air National Guard and TV helicopters. The balloon landed in a field about 50 miles from Fort Collins and no one was on board. (CBS News)
F-16 Fuel Tank Still Missing Oct 18, 2009
A Vermont Air National Guard pilot had to jettison two fuel tanks into the lake Friday after his F-16 experienced power irregularities. The Coast Guard recovered one of the tanks near Willsboro Point, New York. (WCAX.com, VT)
F-16 Jettisons Fuel Tanks Over Lake Champlain Oct 17, 2009
A Vermont Air National Guard F-16 had to jettison two fuel tanks over Lake Champlain Friday morning. The Guard says the pilot declared an emergency when his F-16 failed to deliver sufficient thrust. (WCAX.com, VT)
Experts fear effects of media on 'balloon boy' Oct 17, 2009
Federal and local authorities, including the Colorado Air National Guard and the Federal Aviation Administration, searched by air and on foot for more than four hours around the Fort Collins, , Heene home. "I'm feeling very, very grateful that Falcon is among us," Richard Heene, a meteorologist, said after he was found. (CNN)
Donald S. Weeks Oct 17, 2009
He also served 10 years with the Air National Guard. He was a member of Monticello Methodist Protestant Church. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
F-15s conducting training mission in NH Oct 16, 2009
Massachusetts Air National Guard fighters are participatinng in scenarios with the New Hampshire Civil Air Patrol on Thursday in which a small civilian aircraft violates Concord air space. The jets are escorting the plane to Concord Municipal Airport. (Concord Monitor)
New staff welcomed in Chisago Lakes Dist. Oct 16, 2009
Sara has also been an active member of the Air National Guard for 8 years with the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth. She is looking forward to teaching in the Chisago Lakes district because of the beautiful surrounding area, the strong community and the excellence in education. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Dr. Gupta reveals the secrets to 'Cheating Death' Oct 14, 2009
After dialing 911, Ash started CPR the way he'd learned during an Air National Guard training exercise just two months before. As he listened to the ambulance siren, racing up the road from Glendale Fire Station 154 barely a mile away, Ash began to pump hard on Mertz' chest. (CNN -- Health)
MILITARY NEWS Oct 14, 2009
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Cornman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. (L Observateur, LA)
Young Wesson musicians to play at Guard event Oct 13, 2009
Approximately 300 servicemen and their families are expected to attend the Yellow Ribbon Event, which is being held for the168th Engineer Group of Vicksburg, which is expected to return from overseas in around one month; the 858th Horizontal Construction Company from Calhoun City, which has been deployed about two months; and various members of the Mississippi Air National Guard, who are deploying soon. Sharp and Spear are feeling nervous about facing the crowd. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Chippewa Falls guard unit put on alert for Iraq duty Oct 12, 2009
The soldiers were previously given a training notice, said Major Jackie Guthrie of the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard before Thursday s alert to prepare for a possible order to active duty. For the average soldier, (the alert) doesn t mean anything different, she said. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Obituaries for Sunday, October 11, 2009 (856) Oct 12, 2009
Born on Aug. 25, 1925, on Kaua i, he was a World War II veteran and retired from Hawaii Air National Guard. He is survived by his son Kevin (Udom) Higa of New Mexico; daughter Sherlyn (Irwin) Haraguchi of Kilauea; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers Tetsuo and Yoshio of Kaua i and Hirose of California; sisters Akiko Ebisui of Honolulu, Sachiko Morimoto of California and Fumiko Chow of Kaua i; caregivers Michael Manguchei and Ford Sueoka; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Expo showcases tanks, planes Oct 12, 2009
McEntire Air National Guard Station aims to educate, thank community with airshow ... Tanks, helicopters and other military vehicles were out on display at the McEntire Air National Guard Station for the Air and Ground Expo, hosted by the state s National Guard on Oct. 10 and 11 ... It was the first airshow at McEntire Air National Guard Station in 10 years. (Gamecock Online, SC)
