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Tech. Sgt. John Testa, 103rd Maintenance Group administration specialist, at the main hangar at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut. Testa is a third-generation Airman with 12 years of service and an advocate for other LGBTQ+ service members. (Courtesy photo)

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Tech. Sgt. Leo Otero, left, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Vanwormer, 103rd Security Forces Squadron, demonstrate detaining procedures during a training course on flight line security for the 103rd Maintenance Group at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, June 5, 2021. The course taught maintainers techniques for bolstering security, responding to potential threats before Security Forces personnel arrive.

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103aw-21 Aug

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

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103aw-19 Aug

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

U.S. Air Force
103aw-16 Aug

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

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103aw-16 Aug

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

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103aw-14 Aug

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103aw-13 Aug

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

U.S. Air Force
103aw-09 Aug

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

U.S. Air Force
103aw-04 Aug

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

U.S. Air Force
103aw-24 Jul

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

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103aw-23 Jul

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

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103aw-19 Jul

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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103aw-19 Jul

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U.S. Air Force
103aw-17 Jul

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

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103aw-17 Jul

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

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103aw-13 Jul

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

U.S. Air Force
103aw-12 Jul

***DEERS/TRICARE Announcement*** For members currently using Tricare there is a known issue with being dropped from Tricare. This issue is affecting AGR, M-Day and Retiree personnel. PLEASE check MILConnect (RAPIDS Self Service) to verify your and your family's eligibility and enrollment. If you or your dependents receive notification that you are not covered by Tricare or have received bills from Tricare or United Concordia, please contact AGR Tour Branch at NG CT CTARNG List AGR TOUR BRANCH via email at: ng.ct.ctarng.list.agr-tour-branch@mail.mil immediately so we can contact DMDC and open a case to get your coverage reinstated.

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-27 Jul

The Connecticut National Guard, in a partnership with the University of New Haven, have now conducted two iteration… https://t.co/kMIZa47Pja

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@CTNationalGuard-23 Jul

Today members of the 14th CST, along with firefighters from 103rd Airlift Wing conducted a hazmat response to a sim… https://t.co/et4LgPhEA0

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-21 Jul

The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Pathology Department hosted Connecticut National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Andre… https://t.co/YeGZcbCMq7

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@CTNationalGuard-20 Jul

RT @USArmy: The @CTNationalGuard's 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group keeps the operational fleet in the air, but they recen…

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@CTNationalGuard-12 Jul

This weekend, we were proud to enshrine the five newest inductees into the Connecticut Army National Guard OCS Hall… https://t.co/rIyeZKdNEB

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-11 Jul

Yesterday, Soldiers from the Connecticut National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters and the Military police communit… https://t.co/k5rmXhzNf9

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@CTNationalGuard-10 Jul

RT @arkansasguard: It's a team effort at Fort Polk, LA for the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team's Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) r…

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@CTNationalGuard-08 Jul

Earlier today, @CTNGTAG, joined the Channel 3 Kids Camp to say hello to campers, many of whom are children of milit… https://t.co/CLZZUICIIy

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@CTNationalGuard-08 Jul

RT @USNationalGuard: The @CTNationalGuard’s 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group keeps the military’s operational fleet in the…

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-07 Jul

The 1109th TASMG recently took on a new project: completely rebuilding two Chinooks that were grounded after being… https://t.co/SeV4D2sBcC

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@CTNationalGuard-01 Jul

RT @CTNGTAG: This Independence Day weekend, I want to take a moment to thank our Guardsmen, civilian and state employees, and their familie…

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-01 Jul

RT @USNationalGuard: Members of the Armed Forces Mission of Uruguay visited Connecticut as part of a 21-year relationship with the @CTNatio…

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@CTNationalGuard-29 Jun

The @102dArmyBand's Summer Concert Tour is back! See the attached graphic to find out when they're playing near y… https://t.co/i8BcbZYAT0

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-29 Jun

Our Soldiers from 1-169th Aviation Regiment are doing some great work in the community over in Kosovo!… https://t.co/IiWfv6gC3e

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-28 Jun

RT @USNationalGuard: Cyber Soldiers and Airmen continue to hone their skills to respond to cyberattacks. Exercises like these make responsi…

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-25 Jun

Tech. Sgt. John Testa, is a third-generation Airman with 12 years of service in the Connecticut Air National Guard.… https://t.co/s6hOdmSjGd

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-23 Jun

Check out this video of our two-ship C-130 flyover at the Travelers Championship opening ceremony!… https://t.co/iEzxf6GJvj

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-21 Jun

IN MEMORIUM – 16 years ago, on June 21, 2005, Spc. Christopher Hoskins died from enemy small-arms fire in Ramadi, I… https://t.co/VHGs3jv8DY

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@CTNationalGuard-11 Jun

RT @ARNGDirector: Soldiers w/ HHC, 102nd Inf. Regt., @CTNationalGuard worked w/ soldiers from Niger in support of CCJTF-Horn of Africa, tea…

U.S. Air Force
@CTNationalGuard-10 Jun

RT @USNationalGuard: .@CTNationalGuard Airmen from the 103rd Security Forces Squadron trained the 103rd Maintenance Group in flight line se…

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