Check out this photo of one of our deployed C-130 Hercules on the flight line in Southwest Asia! C-130s operate around the clock to transport equipment, supplies and passengers around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. #AirNationalGuard #FlyingYankees #ConnecticutNationalGuard #ConnecticutsHomeTeam

The 103rd Airlift Wing welcomed representatives from the Armed Forces of Uruguay as part of a State Partnership Program visit last week. Our state partners met several of our #FlyingYankees and got a firsthand look at the wing's C-130H Hercules tactical airlift mission capabilities. Connecticut and Uruguay are celebrating 20 years of partnership through SPP, a nationwide program the National Guard established in 1993 to promote enduring and mutually beneficial security relationships with ally nations. #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #ConnecticutsHomeTeam The Connecticut National Guard | The National Guard | Air National Guard

Members of the 103rd Security Forces Squadron and the 1-102nd Infantry Regiment compete in the CT Swat Challenge, August 12-15, 2019. The competition brings together tactical operators from across the nation and beyond to practice SWAT weapons tactics, movements and physical fitness. #FlyingYankees #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutsHomeTeam

Our 103rd Security Forces Squadron defenders had a great week of team-building competition at the CT SWAT CHALLENGE. The competition brings together tactical operators from across the nation and beyond to practice SWAT weapons tactics, movements and physical fitness. This year's challenge also featured a team from the 1-102nd Infantry Regiment of The Connecticut National Guard. Check out the video to see the teams in action! Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/mIyHI-dyP_s #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #FlyingYankees #ConnecticutsHomeTeam Air National Guard | Air National Guard Recruiting | U.S. Air Force Security Forces

Members of the 103rd Security Forces Squadron and the 1-102nd Infantry Regiment compete in the CT Swat Challenge, August 12-15, 2019. The competition brings together tactical operators from across the nation and beyond to practice SWAT weapons tactics, movements and physical fitness. #FlyingYankees #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutsHomeTeam

We are looking forward to welcoming our state partner to Bradley Air National Guard Base this week! #ConnecticutsHomeTeam #FlyingYankees

It was a beautiful day at the office yesterday for the #FlyingYankees! #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #ConnecticutsHomeTeam | Air National Guard | Air National Guard Recruiting | Air Mobility Command

103rd Security Forces Squadron Airmen practiced tactical maneuvering on ATVs to meet training requirements during August drill. Check out some of the photos from this exciting day of training! #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #FlyingYankees #Defenders #ConnecticutsHomeTeam Air National Guard Air National Guard Recruiting

Between implementing the United States Air Force's first Virtual Loadmaster Training System, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to excel in the C-130H tactical airlift mission, and developing training to maximize readiness, the #FlyingYankees have helped set the standard for innovation in the Air National Guard. The Connecticut National Guard | The National Guard | Air National Guard Recruiting | #ConnecticutsHomeTeam

Airmen from the 103rd Security Forces Squadron joined Soldiers and members of the Wisconsin State Patrol to conduct riot-control training at Fort McCoy, WI during the PATRIOT North 19 training exercise. PATRIOT North is an annual domestic operations disaster response exercise held at Volk Field Air National Guard Base and Fort McCoy, WI. #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #FlyingYankees #ConnecticutsHomeTeam

The Connecticut National Guard hosted a Civic Leader Orientation Flight today at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. The program provides state and local leaders the opportunity to learn about the Connecticut National Guard's capabilities and mission.

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Airmen from the 103rd Security Forces Squadron are training this week at PATRIOT North 19, a domestic operations disaster response exercise held at Volk Field Air National Guard Base and Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. Defenders recently participated in medevac training, litter carrying simulated patients to the Blackhawk seen in this video sent in from one of our members. Stay tuned for more content from PATRIOT! #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #FlyingYankees #ConnecticutsHomeTeam National Guard Patriot Exercise

Today the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Wing Human Resource Advisor, and Resilience Grows Here hosted the annual 103rd Around the World Cook-off. Organizations throughout the wing made foods from countries around the world, and the Flying Yankees in attendance voted on the stations with the best food and best table presentation. Congratulations to the 103rd Security Forces Squadron (United States) for winning best table presentation and to the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron (Germany) for winning best food! #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #FlyingYankees #ConnecticutsHomeTeam

The #FlyingYankees helped kick off the first Hartford Athletic game at newly-renovated Dillon Stadium this evening as one of our C-130H aircraft performed a flyover at the conclusion of the national anthem! #AirNationalGuard #ConnecticutNationalGuard #ConnecticutsHomeTeam

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