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  • 103rd CRF shows their stuff

    On a warm summer morning, Aug. 10, 2011 to be exact, a chartered bus rolled to a stop at the front gate of the 103rd Airlift Wing. Aboard was an anxious group of seasoned engineers and machinist from Unison Engine Components, a subsidiary of GE aviation, located in Manchester, Conn. As they waited

  • As iron sharpens iron: Remembering 9/11

    For some people, remembering what they did five minutes ago--never mind 10 years ago--can be quite challenging. But not surprisingly, most people remember exactly where they were, what they were doing and what they said when the United States of America was attacked Sept. 11, 2001. That special

  • It’s all in the family at Camp Niantic for the Connecticut National Guard

    It's fair season. No, not the weather per se, but town fairs. The Big E, 4-Town Fair, Durham Fair, the list goes on and on. So why not have a military fair? That seems to be the best way to describe the Connecticut National Guard's Family Day 2011, which took place at Camp Niantic September 10. With

  • 103rd SFS troops up to the challenge

    The 103rd Security Forces Squadron participated in the annual CT SWAT Challenge once again last month and found out the competition continues to stiffen. The events kicked off Tuesday, August 23 this year at the Metacon Gun Club in Weatogue and wrapped up on Thursday the 25th at the MDC Reservoir in

  • Connecticut Guardsmen answer the call in wake of Irene

    On Saturday, August 27, the governor of Connecticut declared a state of emergency prompting the Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard to upgrade hurricane condition levels and relocate assets in preparation for Hurricane Irene.The 103rd Air Control Squadron, based in Orange, Conn.,

  • Flying Yankees Sent Off in Style

    Servicemembers and their families, Patriot Guard and base honor guard, commanders and Connecticut's governor all gathered in the main hangar at Bradley Air National Guard Base to say farewell to members of the 103rd Airlift Wing's security forces and civil engineer squadrons July 6, 2011.Chaplain

  • 103rd Airlift Wing recognizes 2010 top performers

    The 103rd Airlift Wing's annual awards ceremony was held June 4, 2011, on base in the main hangar to recognize and reward Airmen for their outstanding performance in their duties. While this year's ceremony had no tables or luncheon meal, the spirit of change in making the awards ceremony better

  • ‘tear da roof off’

    On May 14, 2011, Guardsmen assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron performed a vehicle extrication at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. The drill consisted of the firefighters practicing how they would open a disabled vehicle to get access to the passengers.

  • Education Matters – Air Force Alma Mater

    Members of the 103rd Airlift Wing who completed their studies in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) received their diplomas May 14, 2011, during a ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Family, friends, co-workers and dignitaries attended the event to support the

  • Servicemembers honored at Armed Forces Day Luncheon

    Servicemembers were honored at the 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon May 20, 2011, at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.A member from each branch of the Armed Services was recognized for their distinguished service. The honorees were: Connecticut Army National Guard Sgt. Brian P. Macy, of