Around the Air Force

Deputy Adjutant General - Air, Maj. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, retires at home base after 37 years of service, January 23, 2021, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. Ferrell celebrated her retirement and historical feats having been the first female General Officer in Texas with the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard video by A1C Charissa Menken)

U.S. Air National Guard Citizen Airmen from the 136th Civil Engineer Squadron, Texas Air National Guard, participate in Innovative Readiness Training at Camp Paumalu Girl Scout Camp, Haleiwa, Hawaii, July 28, 2021. These Airmen worked on building six new cabins supporting the Girl Scouts of Hawaii in building a science, technology, engineering, and math-based Girl Scout camp while gaining crucial experience for wartime missions. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Amn. Charissa Menken)

SANTIAGO, Chile - The Texas Air National Guard, State Partner of Chile, supports the Feria Internacional del Air y Espacio (FIDAE) along with other various U.S. Air Force units April 5-10, 2022, in Santiago, Chile. The U.S. Air Force is participating in the international air and space show in an effort to showcase the enduring promise, commitment and partnership with Chile and the Americas. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Laura Weaver)

Texas Air National Guardsmen from the 136th Airlift Wing Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, practice airdrops for the Falcon Leap Exercise on Eindhoven Airbase on September 16, 2022. The NATO exercise is in commemoration of the World War II allied forces, Operation Market Garden and is designed to train interoperability with other nations and practice personnel airdrops at the historic location. (U.S. Air National Guard video by SrA Charissa Menken)

Multiple units from the United States Air Force, Guard and Reserves conduct a military exercise showcasing the proficiency of their multi-capable Airmen. The exercise was held at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Puerto Rico Feb. 25, 2023. This training involved the collective effort in setting up communication and control of an air strip in a simulated deployment to a hostile, contested environment.This exercise highlights the importance of having versatile and adaptable personnel in modern military operations.

Texas Air National Guardsmen in the Critical Response Flight (CRF), learn how to refuel the A-10C Thunderbolt II from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico February 25, 2023. This training expands Airmen's skills while developing the interoperability of the CRT (Critical Response Team) when setting up communication and control in new environments while helping develop Airmen to meet qualifications and showcase their proficiency in both offensive and defensive combat tactics. (Air National Guard video by Senior Airmen Charissa Menken).

The 181st Airlift Squadron conduct method-B cargo drop at a critical response exercise at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Puerto Rico Feb. 25, 2023. The ramp coordinators and aircrew work together to place barrels underneath the cargo as the C-130J Super Hercules pulls forward off-loading the materials onto the barrels. This unique method is used in situations where there is no forklifts available on location.

A C-130J Super Hercules from the 181st Airlift Squadron, Texas Air National Guard, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, deploys flares during a training mission March 15, 2023, to maintain Citizen Airmen readiness and mobility throughout Texas, the nation and beyond. (U.S. Air National Guard video by 136th Airlift Wing Senior Airman Charissa Menken)

U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Matthew McBride discusses the capabilities of the C-130J Super Hercules with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Chile, Bernadette M. Meehan, during a recent tour of the aircraft April 9, 2024, in Santiago, Chile. McBride was part of the U.S. delegation present at the FIDAE2024 Air Show as part of a State Partnership Program which focuses on the promise, commitment, and collaborative efforts between the TXANG and Chile. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Tia Hambrick) (This video was ethically enhanced to emphasize the subject and does not misrepresent the subject or the original in any way.)

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. John P. Jumper delivered a keynote speech during the 75th U.S. Air Force Weapons School 75th Anniversary dinner, May 18, 2024. The Weapons School traces its roots to the Aircraft Gunnery School established in 1949 at Las Vegas Air Force Base, which later became Nellis AFB in 1950. This organization brought together a cadre of World War II combat veterans dedicated to teaching the next generation of pilots.