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Aug. 6, 2020
Nebraska National Guard Airmen help research IED neutralizing technique

A Federal Bureau of Investigations publication recently recognized two Airmen from the 155th Explosive Ordnance Disposal shop, along with bomb squads from Nebraska and Iowa, for their work with a research project at an FBI Critical Incidence Response Group event in 2018.
Aug. 6, 2020
Dual Air Guard couple celebrates wedding anniversary while serving community

When Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts activated members of the Nebraska National Guard Reaction Force, May 31, 2020, to assist civil authorities in ensuring the safety of all Nebraskans, Tech. Sgt. Kenny Morrison, an NGRF team leader from the 155th Security Forces Squadron, and his wife, Senior
April 22, 2020
COVID response: DOD, Academia partner to conduct aircraft airflow testing in Nebraska

In an effort to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and to continue executing rapid global mobility operations, the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command sent multiple airframes to participate in particle and airflow testing at Nebraska Air National Guard air base, Nebraska, April 4-11,
April 6, 2020
Nebraska Airmen continue overseas contingency operations

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing deployed to support overseas contingency operations March 25, 2020, from the Nebraska Air National Guard air base in Lincoln. The deployment, scheduled 16 months ago, is part of a normal rotation where 50 Airmen traveled to U. S. Central Command, which is in
July 16, 2019
Nebraska fire fighters douse emergency landing fire

An American airborne early warning and control aircraft from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, made an emergency landing at the Lincoln Airport July 11, 2019, Lincoln, Nebraska.
June 2, 2019
173rd ARS Aircrew Members Improve Readiness with ATSO Training

“This is an opportunity to practice using and wearing the Aircrew Chemical Defense Ensemble,” said Maj. Tyler Sanberg, 173rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot. “It allowed us to see how we would proceed to the aircraft, pre-flight the plane and potentially launch the aircraft all
Sept. 21, 2018
As Panic Sets In: Nebraska Airman saved following heart attack

“Holy crap, I killed our friend.”Guilt set in Capt. John Kupka’s thoughts when he and four other Airman turned over Tech. Sgt. Michael Alvarez, who was lying face down and unresponsive on a basketball court.
Sept. 19, 2018
It’s Not Just A Pile of Rocks When It Comes to Counter IED Awareness Training

Thirty Airmen with the 155th Security Forces Squadron from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska, conducted their annual training June 19-26, 2017 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
March 31, 2017
Nebraska Air Guardsmen support Australia training

Fourteen Airmen from the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th Air Refueling Wing joined approximately 230 Airmen from the active duty Air Force and reserve component of the Air Force for a Feb. 9-28 joint exercise with the Australian Air Force at Darwin Royal Air Force Base in Darwin, Australia.
Sept. 15, 2015
NEBRASKA AIR GUARD SHOWCASES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES: CIVIL DISTURBANCE, NATURAL DISASTERS

When it comes to unpredictable weather, the state of Nebraska rarely takes a backseat to anyone. That's why, the Nebraska Air National Guard places such a significant focus on maintaining its readiness and ability to step in to help local and state communities recover when disasters do

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