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103rd Flies Five-ship C-130 Formation
Oct 07, 2020 - In a comprehensive display of the unit’s readiness and tactical airlift capabilities, the 103rd Airlift Wing launched a five-ship C-130H1 formation from Bradley Air National Guard Base on October 4, 2020. [Read more...]
Air National Guard supports airlift operations at Ali Al Salem
Jul 07, 2019 - When C-130 aircraft from the Montana Air National Guard and Connecticut ANG touched down on the flight line to replace Guard units from Rhode Island and California, the aircrews and maintenance teams seamlessly transitioned to provide non-stop flight operations. [Read more...]
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Connecticut ANG showcases global reach in Greenland
May 05, 2019 - 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 various nations around the world is lesser known. [Read more...]
Flying Yankees complete first combat sortie
Mar 27, 2017 - Citizen Airmen of the 103rd Airlift Wing completed their wing’s first ever C-130H Hercules combat sortie March 3, 2017 out of their undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. [Read more...]
Flying Yankees back in the fight!!!
Feb 28, 2017 - As the C-130’s engines roared to life one by one, a profound stillness settled over those watching from the ground. This was a moment of reflection; the realization of all the hard work, extra hours, and tenacity that went into getting the 103rd Airlift Wing to this point. [Read more...]
Maintenance University provides intensive training for Air Guardsmen from 5 states
Jun 16, 2016 - More than 260 Air National Guardsmen from five states are attending a unique, weeklong course in aircraft maintenance here to enhance proficiency in everything from hydraulics to electrical generation. [Read more...]
Milestones aplenty for the Hercules and the Flying Yankees
Aug 21, 2014 - The Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft will turn 60 years old August 23rd and the Airmen of the 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Air National Guard Base here are projected to receive the unit's eighth and final C-130H within a month, marking an important milestone for operations. [Read more...]
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