June 18, 2019 Air Guard first responders lead joint rescue strike team training Connecticut Air National Guard fire protection specialists teamed up with firefighters from various departments within Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) Region 3 to participate in a Rescue Strike Team Training Exercise.
June 17, 2019 Bogies for the Brave On June 1, 2019, members of the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron and the 103rd Operations Group participated in Bogies for the Brave’s annual golf tournament at Hunter Golf Club in Meriden, Connecticut.
June 6, 2019 Deployment Discovery Day Husband and wife, Jacob and Brooke Cournoyer smiled as they drew large, red, white and blue block letters on a poster board. The letters read “Welcome Home.”
May 30, 2019 103rd Airman earns award sharing passion for fitness Master Sgt. Mitchell Smardz, 103rd Airlift Wing loadmaster, is no stranger to living a healthy lifestyle; working out is just one of the reasons why he wakes up every morning. When he had the opportunity to become a Master Fitness Trainer for the Connecticut National Guard’s Fitness Improvement
May 23, 2019 103rd’s newest facility ensures wing meets increasing global demands The brand-new Small Air Terminal’s front doors swung open as Airmen en route to a deployment for training formed the first processing line May 3, 2019 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, Conn. After 12 years and 10 facility changes, the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron finally began work in their
May 10, 2019 103rd leads innovation with first virtual reality loadmaster training system Loadmasters at the 103rd Airlift Wing helped develop the first Virtual Loadmaster Training System (VLTS), that recently became fully operational at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn.
May 6, 2019 Conn. Air National Guard showcases global reach in Greenland The Air National Guard is known to be a force that is ready to respond to domestic emergencies. These proven capabilities range from natural disaster relief to civil disturbance operations. However, the scope of the Air National Guard’s federal mission, which calls for Air Guardsmen to serve in
April 30, 2019 Connecticut and Canadian Engineers Train Together at Bellows Air Force Station The Canadian Air Force 19th Construction Engineer Squadron along with the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron work together at Bellows Air Force Station as part of a Deployment For Training program. The program integrates various units for projects to simulate a deployed environment.
April 30, 2019 Connecticut services Airmen support deployment for training at Bellows Air Force Station As the sun rises over Waimanalo, Hawaii, services Airmen from the 103rd Force Support Squadron have already been busy preparing breakfast for their 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron counterparts and members of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
March 26, 2019 103rd Medical Group takes its expertise to the classroom Airmen from the 103rd Medical Group visited Torrington High School to teach students CPR and educate them on some of the opportunities the Connecticut Air National Guard has to offer.