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  • Let it Snow, Let it Snow....NOOOO

    Sammy Cahn penned it, several artists sang it, however after a record of more than 24 inches of snow fell in Lincoln, Neb., in December, no one is asking for it anymore. Snow blew in every nook and cranny that it could find, even under the hangar doors of the Nebraska Air National Guard Base, home

  • 155th Air Refueling Wing Receives 10th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Air Refueling Wing has been named a recipient of the 2009 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. This marks the 10th time that the Lincoln-based organization has earned the award in its 64-year history.The 155th Air Refueling Wing is one of only 14 Air National

  • Kid Rock Visits Troops

    On December 6, 2009 the Air Force Reserves sponsored a morale event at Al Udeid AB, Qatar that included the Air Force Reserve Band, comedian Carlos Mencia, singers Jessie James and Kid Rock.In conjunction with their performances they visited different areas of the base to include the flight line. In

  • Security Forces Train for Deployment

    Several members from the 155 Security Forces Squadron spent a recent morning beating and handcuffing their fellow airman to better prepare them for an upcoming over-seas deployment.The training, provided by civilian law enforcement officials included classroom and hands-on-training.Classroom

  • Military Ball Brings back Esprit de Corps

    Members of the 155 Air Refueling Wing in Lincoln enjoyed a night of music, inspiration, and camaraderie with fellow military members and their significant others August 1st at the Cornhusker Marriott hotel. The night's events included music by Flip 3, a local band, a catered formal dinner, and a

  • Training to Save Lives

    The ability to respond quickly with precision and accuracy to accidents is the key to saving lives. Gaining knowledge and honing skills to save lives from wrecked autos is just what members of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NEANG) practiced. During the Aug. UTA, firefighters of the 155th Civil

  • Sergeants Save Fellow Airman

    The quick response of two sergeants from the 155th Air Refueling Wing in Lincoln saved a young airman's life Sunday when his heart stopped after collapsing while observing aircraft exercises on base. Master Sgt. Jeff Dreith and Tech. Sgt. Troy Stauffer performed basic first aid and CPR for several

  • Nebraska Air Guard Receives Ninth Outstanding Unit Award

    The 155th Air Refueling Wing in Lincoln, Neb., was awarded its ninth Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its service from May 1, 2005 through April 30, 2007. This is the third Outstanding Unit Award for this unit while operating the KC-135R Stratotanker as its primary aircraft. The unit

  • Nebraska Air Guard Honors Day Formation Scheduled

    The Nebraska Air National Guard will conduct its annual Honors Day formation Aug. 3 at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln. According to event organizers, the Honors Day is currently scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on the grassy mall area located in front of the Nebraska Air National