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Convoy of Liberty parade

Members of the Nebraska National Guard color guard participate in the Convoy of Liberty parade, May 4, 2025, at the Freedom Festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The festival celebrates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen on May 6, 1945, by American Soldiers in the 16th Armored Division. Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, and Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, Texas National Guard adjutant general, along with senior leaders from both states traveled to Pilsen to participate in the parade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Along with the parade, they also attended commemoration ceremonies, wreath laying, and visited the Thank you, America! Memorial and the 17th Fusilier Battalion & 16th Armored Division memorial plaque. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Jamie Syniy)
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And they're off!

Runners, including National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, start the 48th Annual Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon, May 4, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 170 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 47 states and three U.S. territories competed at the Lincoln Marathon which serves as the biennial time trials for the National Guard All Guard Marathon Team. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson)
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Nebraska National Guard color guard

Members of the Nebraska National Guard color guard participate in the Convoy of Liberty parade, May 4, 2025, at the Freedom Festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The festival celebrates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen on May 6, 1945, by American Soldiers in the 16th Armored Division. Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, and Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, Texas National Guard adjutant general, along with senior leaders from both states traveled to Pilsen to participate in the parade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Along with the parade, they also attended commemoration ceremonies, wreath laying, and visited the Thank you, America! Memorial and the 17th Fusilier Battalion & 16th Armored Division memorial plaque. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Jamie Syniy)
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Freedom Festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic

Members of the Nebraska National Guard color guard participate in the Convoy of Liberty parade, May 4, 2025, at the Freedom Festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The festival celebrates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen on May 6, 1945, by American Soldiers in the 16th Armored Division. Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, and Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, Texas National Guard adjutant general, along with senior leaders from both states traveled to Pilsen to participate in the parade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Along with the parade, they also attended commemoration ceremonies, wreath laying, and visited the Thank you, America! Memorial and the 17th Fusilier Battalion & 16th Armored Division memorial plaque. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Jamie Syniy)
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Members of the Nebraska National Guard color guard participate in the Convoy of Liberty parade, May 4, 2025, at the Freedom Festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The festival celebrates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen on May 6, 1945, by American Soldiers in the 16th Armored Division. Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, and Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, Texas National Guard adjutant general, along with senior leaders from both states traveled to Pilsen to participate in the parade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Along with the parade, they also attended commemoration ceremonies, wreath laying, and visited the Thank you, America! Memorial and the 17th Fusilier Battalion & 16th Armored Division memorial plaque. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Jamie Syniy)
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Feeling good

National Guard athletes compete in the 48th Annual Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon, May 4, 2025, in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 170 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 47 states and three U.S. territories competed at the Lincoln Marathon which serves as the biennial time trials for the National Guard All Guard Marathon Team. An additional 125 Nebraska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen also participated in the Lincoln Marathon running the full 26.2 miles, or marching with weighted rucksacks the 13.1 miles half-marathon distance. Nebraska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen annually provide support at the start and finish line areas, aid stations, water points and more throughout the race. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Carlson)
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Convoy of Liberty parade

Members of the Nebraska National Guard color guard participate in the Convoy of Liberty parade, May 4, 2025, at the Freedom Festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The festival celebrates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen on May 6, 1945, by American Soldiers in the 16th Armored Division. Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, and Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, Texas National Guard adjutant general, along with senior leaders from both states traveled to Pilsen to participate in the parade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Along with the parade, they also attended commemoration ceremonies, wreath laying, and visited the Thank you, America! Memorial and the 17th Fusilier Battalion & 16th Armored Division memorial plaque. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Jamie Syniy)
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Watch out behind

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing load cargo pallets in a cargo deployment function, March 2, 2025, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. A NORE enhances combat readiness by evaluating a unit’s ability to execute nuclear missions with precision while integrating global operations with combatant commands, U.S. agencies and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Schriner)
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Bags this way

Staff Sgt. Autumn Willis, 155th Logistics Readiness Squadron, loads bags in a personnel deployment function line, March 2, 2025, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. A NORE enhances combat readiness by evaluating a unit’s ability to execute nuclear missions with precision while integrating global operations with combatant commands, U.S. agencies and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Schriner)
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And they're off!

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing react to an alarm and run towards the aircraft, March 1, 2025, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. A NORE enhances combat readiness by evaluating a unit’s ability to execute nuclear missions with precision while integrating global operations with combatant commands, U.S. agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Schriner)
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Fast Response

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing respond to an alarm and run to alert vehicles, March 1, 2025, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. A NORE enhances combat readiness by evaluating a unit’s ability to execute nuclear missions with precision while integrating global operations with combatant commands, U.S. agencies, and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson)
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In position

Crew chiefs with the 155th Air Refueling Wing conduct pre-flight checks, March 1, 2025, during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise conducted at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. A NORE enhances combat readiness by evaluating a unit’s ability to execute nuclear missions with precision while integrating global operations with combatant commands, U.S. agencies and allies to deter, detect and, if necessary, defeat strategic threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson)
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Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Horne retires

Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Horne retires from the Nebraska Air National Guard Feb. 1, 2025 after 40 years of service at the Nebraska National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, Lincoln, Nebraska. Horne served as the eighth state command chief master sergeant for the Nebraska Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jamie Syniy)
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Change of responsibility

Col. Christopher Hesse, 155th Air Refueling Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Scott Tontegode, wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Jarrod Tisthammer, along with Senior Master Sgt. Terrance Smith, First sergeant for wing staff serving as guide on, stand at attention during a change of responsibilities ceremony on Nebraska National Guard Airbase, Lincoln, Nebraska, January 11, 2025. Tontegode, the outgoing senior enlisted leader, was recognized for his exceptional service and unwavering commitment to the mission and Airmen under his charge. Tisthammer assumed the role, vowing to uphold the highest standards of leadership, mentorship, and readiness. This transition underscores the vital responsibilities of a command chief master sergeant in ensuring the success, discipline, and welfare of the Airmen and the organization they serve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson)
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New wing command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jarrod Tisthammer, the 155th Air Refueling Wing command chief, walks with his family following his change of responsibility ceremony on Nebraska National Guard Airbase, Lincoln, Nebraska, January 11, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the transition of vital responsibilities of a command chief master sergeant in ensuring the success, discipline, and welfare of the Airmen and the organization they serve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson)
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Family Legacy Remains

Nebraska Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Horne, Nebraska Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant, poses for a photograph with three of his children who have chosen to follow his footsteps and join the Nebraska Air National Guard. Pictured are, from left, Senior Airman Hunter Horne, who serves as an aerial boom operator within the 155th Air Refueling Wing, 1st Lt. Madison Horne, who serves as a maintenance officer in the 155th Air Refueling Wing, and Capt. Dillon Horne, who serves as a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot in the 155th Air Refueling Wing. Horne recently retired after a 40 year military career with the Nebraska Air National Guard. (Photo by Kevin Hynes)
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Innovation in action

Staff Sgt. Daniel Katona, an aircraft metals technologist with the 155th Air Refueling Wing, works on a cracked lug area on a wheel hub, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Facing a costly $75K equipment failure, the 155th Air Refueling Wing’s metals technology team used skill, innovation, and teamwork to restore a critical aircraft tow vehicle, ensuring mission readiness and completing a cost-saving in-house repair. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Shannon Nielsen)
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Air Force Association Air National Guard Spouse of the Year

Cara Loken, Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor for the Nebraska National Guard and spouse of John Loken, Commander of the 155th Maintenance Group, has been named the 2024 Air Force Association Air National Guard Spouse of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the significant contributions and support provided by spouses of Air Force personnel across Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve components. Loken's dedication to Nebraska National Guard families and service members for over 25 years exemplifies the vital role family support plays in mission success.
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155th CERFP Det-1 participates in Joint Exercise

Airmen with the Nebraska Air National Guard’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Enhanced Response Force Package Detachment-1 and the 55th Wing alongside local, state and federal agencies, secure an airman role playing an injured patient onto a stretcher, Nov. 13, 2024, during Joint National Disaster Medical System Exercise at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The exercise is designed to validate the Omaha Federal Coordinating Center Patient Reception Site Operations Plan in response to a catastrophe scenario. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson)
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155th CERFP Det-1 participates in Joint Exercise

Airmen with the Nebraska Air National Guard’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Enhanced Response Force Package Detachment-1 and 55th Wing role play as injured patients, Nov. 13, 2024, during Joint National Disaster Medical System Exercise at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The exercise is designed to validate the Omaha Federal Coordinating Center Patient Reception Site Operations Plan in response to a catastrophe scenario. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson)
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