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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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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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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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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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ESGR at Jefferson Elementary School

Jennifer Schlapia, principal at Jefferson Elementary School, accepts the Patriot Award, Nov. 13, 2024, during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognition meeting at Jefferson Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska. Megan Coffin, nominated Schlapia for providing support to her while she was activated on orders. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)
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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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Joint National Disaster Medical System Exercise

Airmen with the Nebraska Air National Guard’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Enhanced Response Force Package Detachment-1 alongside local hospitals, county and state emergency management agencies collaborate on treatment for an airman role playing an injured patient, 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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Quilts of Valor

Stacy Stewart and her family award four Nebraska Air National Guard members with custom made quilts from Quilts of Valor on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Stewart's daughters, McKenna, Alexa, Cora, and Mya spent an average of 30 hours each making the quilts before presenting to the Airmen as a way to show their gratitude for service members' commitment and sacrifice. Awardees must be touched by war in some manner and in the case of the four 155th Airmen, that came in the form of a deployment. Chief Master Sergeant Jarrod Tisthammer, an awardee from the ceremony, said the award was heartwarming. "You hear thank you for your service a lot, but this hits different", Tisthammer said. The Stewart family has completed around 25 quilts over the past 8 years of being involved in Quilts of Valor. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phil Cowen).
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Champs

Lt. Col. Jonathan Mosier and Senior Airman Sandra Salazar of the 155th Air Refueling Wing pose for a photo with the Championship belts, Oct. 20, 2024, after winning the 2024 Crew Chief Challenge at the Nebraska National Guard air base, Lincoln, Nebraska. The competition was held by the KC-135 Stratotanker crew chiefs for the Airmen on base as a morale, welfare and recreation event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)
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Crew Chief Challenge

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing test their mental and physical toughness by competing in eight crew chief feats of strength, Oct. 19, 2024, during the 2024 Crew Chief Challenge at the Nebraska National Guard air base, Lincoln, Nebraska. The competition was held by the KC-135 Stratotanker crew chiefs for the Airmen on base as a morale, welfare and recreation event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson)
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Heritage paint scheme

A P-38 sits on static display next to the 155th Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 with invasion stripes, Sept. 22, 2024, during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, California. The KC-135’s heritage paint scheme honors Jim Kunkle, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. Kunkle served as a fighter pilot during WWII in the 401st Fighter Squadron which transformed into the 173rd Air Refueling Squadron, 155th ARW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)
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Jim Kunkle, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, writes a note on a sheet metal piece thanking maintainers, Sept. 21, 2024, during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, California. The 155th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135 had heritage paint scheme honoring Kunkle, replicating the P-38 he flew in WWII. Kunkle served as a fighter pilot during WWII and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)
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