http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil 103rd Airlift Wing Features RSS Feed en-us Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:36:27 GMT Fri, 01 Jan 2021 23:31:10 GMT http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868608/a-perspective-from-the-bottom-of-the-world Senior Airman Lucas McEntire, an aircraft fuels systems mechanic with the 103rd Maintenance<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Feb/13/2001013596/82/55/0/141113-G-ZZ999-002.JPG' alt='A C-130 Hercules aircraft sits at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during a snow storm Nov. 13, 2014. Senior Airman Lucas McEntire, an aircraft fuels systems mechanic with the 103rd Mainte-nance Squadron, said he took the photo from on top of one of the C-130 aircraft that he was working on. (U.S. Air National Guard photo courtesy of Senior Airman Lucas McEntire)' /> <br /> Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:36:27 GMT Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868608/a-perspective-from-the-bottom-of-the-world http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868609/oath-presents-new-inspection-teams-responsibilities-in-black-and-white "I want to start by thanking all of you for being here and stepping up," said Col. Frank Detorie,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Oct/23/2000992365/82/55/0/140610-Z-VN305-998.JPG' alt='Col. Frank Detorie, commander of the 103rd Airlift Wing, addresses approximately 25 Airmen who are newly appointed members of the wing’s inspection team, at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn., June 10, 2014. “You all are charged with administering what’s called the CCIP, that’s the commander’s inspection program—that’s my program. What that means is while you are out there doing this job, you speak for me,” said Detorie. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead)' /> <br /> Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:32:08 GMT Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868609/oath-presents-new-inspection-teams-responsibilities-in-black-and-white http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868610/feeling-stuck Do you find yourself stuck in a situation or pattern that you really want or need to change and<br/> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:57:46 GMT Ms. Lynn Biella http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868610/feeling-stuck http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868611/service-members-can-break-a-bad-sleep-cycle Believe it or not, there is something to counting sheep when a stressful day turns into a sleepless<br/> Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:57:17 GMT Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868611/service-members-can-break-a-bad-sleep-cycle http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868613/astronaut-earned-flying-yankees-a-footnote-in-history The members of the Connecticut Air National Guard have always held true to the old Air Force motto<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Apr/17/2000858583/82/55/0/140417-Z-ZZ999-103.JPG' alt='The late John L. Swigert Jr. in his flight suite adorned with a 118th Fighter Squadron patch, circa 1965. (U.S. Air National Guard file photo)' /> <br /> Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:10:51 GMT Maj. Bryon Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868613/astronaut-earned-flying-yankees-a-footnote-in-history http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868612/air-guard-youth-tour-bradley-ang-base In the style of a take-your-kid-to-work-day, the 103rd Airlift Wing hosted a tour for the children<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Apr/14/2000859689/82/55/0/140405-Z-QG863-047.JPG' alt='1st Lt. Paul Bolduc, C-130H pilot with the 118th Airlift Squadron, points out and explains the small emergency exit window, among other things, located in the cockpit of a C-130H to a group of Connecticut Air Guard youth at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, on April 5, 2014. In the background two of the youth participants, Cody Kirkland, 16, and Tori Pilletere, 12, ask questions and get a feel for what it’s like to be a pilot as a Flying Yankee. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead)' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Apr 2014 18:22:53 GMT Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868612/air-guard-youth-tour-bradley-ang-base http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868614/diamonds-in-the-rough-learn-how-to-shine There is very little that can suppress the level of nervousness just before knocking on a door to a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/31/2000880032/82/55/0/140105-Z-VN305-087.JPG' alt='Tech Sgt. Brian Gilbert of the 103rd Maintenance Group answers questions from a board of First Sergeants during the annual Diamond Award selection process on January 1, 2014, at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, CT. Once a year, the Connecticut Air National Guard’s first sergeants present the Diamond Award to an individual who has shown a great deal of potential for future leadership, had a positive impact on his or her unit, and represents what the Air Force’s core values. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Emmanuel Santiago) ' /> <br /> Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:18:51 GMT Senior Airman Emmanuel J. Santiago http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868614/diamonds-in-the-rough-learn-how-to-shine http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868615/i-pick-things-up-i-put-them-down-in-planes Neither rain, sleet, nor dark of night will keep these Port Dawgs from their calling and on<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/06/2000885601/82/55/0/131207-Z-VN305-018.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Jack Girnius of the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron directs a fellow Airman as he positions a pallet on a K-Loader on Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn., Dec. 8, 2013. The pallet holds an 8,800 pound rock used for training, that will eventually make its way to the back of a C-130H. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Emmanuel Santiago)' /> <br /> Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:50:53 GMT Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868615/i-pick-things-up-i-put-them-down-in-planes http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868616/flying-governor-photo-is-worth-a-thousand-questions The late Governor John H. Trumbull was known as the "Flying Governor" of Connecticut due to his love<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Sep/07/2000915075/82/55/0/130907-Z-ZZ999-003.JPG' alt='The late Governor John H. Trumbull, known as the “Flying Governor” of Connecticut is pictured at the controls of what is presumed to be an aircraft assigned to the 118th Observation Squadron. Governor Trumbull’s efforts, along with those of others from that period, are credited with successfully securing the first air service unit for the state. (U.S. Air National Guard file photo)' /> <br /> Sat, 07 Dec 2013 20:48:32 GMT Maj Bryon M. Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/868616/flying-governor-photo-is-worth-a-thousand-questions http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451159/connecticuts-air-guardsmen-support-special-olympics Our natural instincts at sporting events are to keep scores and stats. The energy and thrill of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Apr/15/2000161262/82/55/0/120304-Z-VN305-177.JPG' alt='Michael Finlay of Boston Mass., welcomes applause from the crowd during the Special Olympics March 4, 2012. Finlay was one of many athletes who took part in the figure skating event at the international skating center in Simsbury, Conn. Several members of the Connecticut Air National Guard volunteered to help staff the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Emmanuel Santi-ago/Released)' /> <br /> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:44:18 GMT Tech. Sgt. Tedd Andrews http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451159/connecticuts-air-guardsmen-support-special-olympics http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451160/103rd-sfs-excels-at-patriot-defender-training A Security Forces squad from the 103rd Security Forces Squadron attended Patriot Defender Training<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/May/02/2000583119/82/55/0/090313-F-4094G-001.JPG' alt='A security forces team prepares to enter and clear a building of hostiles during Patriot Defender Training in Mineral Wells, Texas at Fort Wolters Military Reservation March 13 through March 29, 2009. (photo courtesy of Master Sgt. John Gasiorek) ' /> <br /> Sat, 02 May 2009 17:45:45 GMT Staff Sgt. Jessica L. Roy http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451160/103rd-sfs-excels-at-patriot-defender-training http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451161/103rd-proctors-students-through-nocti Last month, the Yankee Courier featured an article about the 103rd donating tools to local technical<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/May/02/2000583108/82/55/0/090407-F-3118M-013.JPG' alt='Members from the Conn. Air National Guard who volunteered their time as proctors for the National Occupational Certification Testing Institute look on as students test their skills at electronics at the State Armory in Hartford April 7, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erin McNamara) ' /> <br /> Sat, 02 May 2009 17:41:50 GMT By Tech. Sgt. Josh Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451161/103rd-proctors-students-through-nocti http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451162/103rd-donates-tools-for-the-trade The sun has just started to peak, noon high. Just hot enough to work outside in a short sleeve shirt<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/Apr/09/2000600457/82/55/0/081118-F-3118M-036.JPG' alt='Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Roberts, superintendent, 103rd Aerospace Ground Equipment, shows tools slotted for donation to Laurence Eiden, consultant to Connecticut State Department of Education Nov. 18, 2008. The two men worked hand-in-hand throughout the day at Bradley Air National Guard Base choosing what tools to provide to various area schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erin McNamara) ' /> <br /> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:19:37 GMT Tech. Sgt. Josh Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451162/103rd-donates-tools-for-the-trade http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451163/103rd-medics-defenders-of-the-health A personal computer consists of many parts that work together to reach a desired end result.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2008/Oct/07/2000673037/82/55/0/080910-F-5740T-014.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Chelsea M. Atkinson, medical lab technician, 103rd Medical Group, Conn. Air National Guard takes a blood sample from Maj. Kristen R. Snow of the 103rd Air Operations Group during her flight physical on Sept. 10, 2008 at the Connecticut Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Maj. Snow made local history on Aug. 15, 2008 when she became the first female pilot to serve in the Conn. Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st. Lt. Bryon M. Turner) ' /> <br /> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:10:58 GMT Tech. Sgt. Josh Mead http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451163/103rd-medics-defenders-of-the-health http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451164/conn-guard-supports-inauguration Twelve members of the Conn. National Guard's Joint Incident Site Communications Capability team<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/Feb/12/2000625741/82/55/0/090120-F-3118M-052.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Louis Manfredi, firefighter, 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron, uses his skills earned in his previous work as a communications specialist with the 103rd Communications Squadron to check the status of satellite connectivity Tuesday, January 20, 2009, in support of the Presidential Inauguration. The Connecticut National Guard deployed 12 personnel to Andrews Air Force Base where they supplied a full spectrum of communication services to Joint Task Force District of Columbia. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Erin McNamara)' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:30:47 GMT Capt. Bryon M. Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451164/conn-guard-supports-inauguration AOG http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451165/greenwood-is-the-family-guy Senior Master Sgt. Victor Greenwood, one of the Conn. Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/Feb/11/2000626316/82/55/0/090210-F-5740T-0003.JPG' alt='Senior Master Sgt. Victor Greenwood, first sergeant, 103rd Maintenance Squadron, enjoys a wintery day with is wife, Mary, during a rare moment of free time near their home in New Hampshire. (Photo courtesy of Master Sgt. Victor Greenwood) ' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:35:11 GMT Capt. Bryon M. Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451165/greenwood-is-the-family-guy http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451166/zukauskas-is-such-a-boy-scout Senior Master Sgt. Robert Zukauskas, one of the Conn. Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/Feb/11/2000626321/82/55/0/090210-F-5740T-0001.JPG' alt='Senior Master Sgt. Robert Zukauskas, information assurance specialist, 103rd Communications Squadron, dressed in his Boy Scout uniform, presents Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cross, Fire Chief, 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron, with a token of appreciation for the Conn. Air National Guard’s support of local Boy Scouts while Scott Vujs, Assistant Scout Master, looks on. (Photo by Rich Tanquay) ' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:32:07 GMT Capt. Bryon M. Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451166/zukauskas-is-such-a-boy-scout http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451167/hill-wants-to-be-your-go-to-guy Senior Airman Joseph Hill, one of the Conn. Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the Year,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/Feb/11/2000626315/82/55/0/090210-F-5740T-0004.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Joseph Hill, network services technician, 103rd Communications Squadron, shows off his trusty snowboard February 5, 2009. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Erin McNamara)' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:28:47 GMT Capt. Bryon M. Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451167/hill-wants-to-be-your-go-to-guy http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451168/corrow-keeps-her-eye-on-the-sky Staff Sgt. Kelly Corrow, one of the Conn. Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of the Year, is<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/Feb/11/2000626319/82/55/0/090210-F-5740T-0002.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Kelly Corrow, aerospace control and warning systems specialist, 103rd Air Operations Group, works out at her gym during her off-duty hours. Boxing is just one of the extreme sports Corrow enjoys in her free time. (Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Kelly Corrow) ' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:26:24 GMT Capt. Bryon M. Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451168/corrow-keeps-her-eye-on-the-sky AOG http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451169/yankee-flight-members-prepare-for-basic Basic Military Training is a right of passage for all enlisted members of the Connecticut Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2009/Jan/04/2000643819/82/55/0/081005-F-3118M-008.JPG' alt='Jessica Derosiers (far right), Yankee Flight team leader, addresses fellow trainees prior to the close of another productive drill weekend Sunday, October 5, 2008. Yankee Flight members attend UTA’s to learn the ropes in preparation for Basic Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erin McNamara) ' /> <br /> Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:34:46 GMT Capt. Bryon M. Turner http://www.103aw.ang.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/451169/yankee-flight-members-prepare-for-basic AOG