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March 18, 2025
Innovation in Action: Nebraska Air National Guard crafts cost-saving fix with in-house expertise

When a crucial aircraft tow vehicle at the 155th Air Refueling Wing suffered a major mechanical failure, maintenance crews faced a difficult choice; spend $75,000 on a replacement or develop an in-house solution.Col. John Loken, commander of the 155th Maintenance Group, and his team turned to
Feb. 13, 2025
AIR NATIONAL GUARD SPOUSE OF THE YEAR: NEBRASKA’S CARA LOKEN RECOGNIZED FOR SELFLESS SERVICE, DEDICATION

Cara Loken, reserve component transition assistance advisor for the Nebraska National Guard, has been named the 2024 Air Force Association Air National Guard Spouse of the Year.This prestigious Air Force Association award highlights the exceptional contributions and sacrifices made by military
Feb. 10, 2025
As Nebraska Air Guard state command chief master sergeant retires, family legacy remains

They say that the “Guard is Family.”For the Nebraska Air National Guard’s retiring state command chief master sergeant, that statement is more than just words; it’s way of life.
Feb. 1, 2025
Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Horne Retires After 40 Years

After a career marked by a never-ending care for others and fostering valuable relationships with other organizations, states and countries, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Horne officially retired from the Nebraska Air National Guard on Feb. 1, 2025, after a memorable 40-year military career.“It’s been
Jan. 12, 2025
155th Air Refueling Wing welcomes new command chief during change of responsibility ceremony

Airmen of the 155th Air Refueling Wing gathered at the main hangar of the Nebraska National Guard air base to welcome the new 155th ARW command chief during a change of responsibility ceremony held on Jan. 11.Chief Master Sgt. Jarrod Tisthammer, previously the superintendent of the 155th Logistics
Nov. 14, 2024
155th CERFP Det-1 participates in Joint Exercise

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The National Disaster Medical System conducted a full-scale exercise on Nov. 13, 2024, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, featuring the 155th Air Refueling Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package Detachment-1. The exercise
Oct. 16, 2024
Last Man Standing: 155th ARW Honors WWII Pilot with Heritage Jet at Central Coast AirFest

On September 21-22, the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th Air Refueling Wing brought history to life at the Central Coast AirFest, unveiling a KC-135R Stratotanker in a special heritage paint scheme. The tribute honors Captain Jim Kunkle, a 102-year-old WWII P-38 pilot from the 401st Fighter
Sept. 13, 2024
155th Civil Engineer Squadron Deployment for Training in Japan

Airmen from the 155th Civil Engineer Squadron completed a training deployment at Yokota Air Base, Japan, from July 8-18, 2024, where they worked on key construction projects and enhanced team connections, reflecting the core values of the Deployment for Training program.“Training deployments like
June 22, 2024
Nebraska SAPR office conducts joint Victim Advocate course

The Nebraska Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program conducted a Victim Advocate Refresher course on May 13-15, 2024.This joint event with the Air and Army Victim Advocates featured Russell W. Strand as the national speaker, where he provided comprehensive training to advocates. Strand, a
June 7, 2024
155th Air Refueling Wing hosts a U.S. Air Force joint training event June 3-7, 2024

The 155th Air Refueling Wing hosted Active Duty fuels Airmen who worked with the Army Reserves and Air National Guard for a joint logistics exercise at the Nebraska Air National Guard base, June 5-7, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska.The U.S. Air Force joint training event with U.S. Army Reserve logistics

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