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October 13, 2023: Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Air Refueling Wing to Welcome New Commander, Receive Unit Honors
May 5, 2023: National Guard Marathon runners return to Lincoln Marathon
March 16, 2023: Nebraska National Guard Soldiers to deploy in support of U.S. European Command
March 14, 2023: Ribbon-cutting planned for Camp Ashland military construction project

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Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac: A transformative leader retires
July 7, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac retires after 45 years of dedicated military service - including 10 as Nebraska's adjutant general. Bohac's tenure as adjutant general was marked by transformations and turbulence, but he hopes the level of trust the organization had in him, and the trust he helped foster throughout the organization and the community will be his legacy... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska's 33rd Adjutant General, poses for a portrait during his last week in the office prior to his retirement following 45 years of dedicated military service, including 10 as adjutant general.

402nd Military Police Battalion hosts Nebraska’s first German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge testing
June 21, 2023 — The Nebraska Army National Guard’s 402nd Military Police Battalion hosted Nebraska’s first German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge testing June 14-15, 2023, in Hastings, Nebraska, with 90 Soldiers striving to earn the coveted gold, silver, or bronze proficiency badge... MORE

Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers strive to earn the coveted gold, silver or bronze German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during two-day testing June 14-15, 2023, in Hastings, Nebraska.

Nebraska’s 43rd Army Band celebrates 75 years of service
June 7, 2023 — The Nebraska Army National Guard's 43rd Army Band celebrated 75 years of service with an anniversary concert, June 3, 2023, at the Wildewood Park in Ralston, Nebraska. Alumni of the 43rd Army Band joined with current members to perform a variety of songs, including many patriotic numbers... MORE

Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Splichal, 99-years-old, conducts the Nebraska National Guard's 43rd Army Band Soldiers and alumni through John Philip Sousa's Golden Jubilee, during a 75th anniversary concert, June 3, 2023, at the Wildewood Park in Ralston, Nebraska.

Nebraska National Guard unveils new flag
June 2, 2023 — The Nebraska National Guard unveiled a new flag June 2, 2023, during a ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Lincoln... MORE

The Nebraska National Guard unveils a new flag, June 2, 2023, during a ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Governor Pillen announces Strong appointment as 34th adjutant general
May 29, 2023 — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment May 26, 2023, of Brig. Gen. Craig Strong to become the 34th adjutant general of the Nebraska Military Department, which includes the Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Strong will take over for Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, who plans to retire in July after serving as the adjutant general since 2013... MORE

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his decision May 26, 2023, to appoint Brig. Gen. Craig Strong to become the 34th Adjutant General of the Nebraska Military Department, which includes the Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

Nebraska, California National Guard units honor WWII Veteran
May 11, 2023 — Members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 173rd Air Refueling Squadron flew to California to take 100-year-old WWII veteran James K. Kunkle on an honorary flight refueling F-15 Eagles with the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, to thank him for his service and recognize his lineage to the Nebraska and California Air National Guard... MORE

World War II veteran James K. Kunkle lays in the back of a KC-135 boom pod and watches the boom operator refuel an F15-C Eagle from the 114th Fighter Wing, Fresno, California, April 25, 2023. Kunkle served as a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot during World War II and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them.

Kansas Soldier makes Marathon Team pushing friend to finish of Lincoln Marathon
May 10, 2023 — Kansas Army National Guard 1st Lt. Nicholas Lahr and his friend Samuel Butalla participated in the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon, which also serves as the National Guard Marathon Team trials, held May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska, their third time completing the race together - one by foot pushing the other in his wheelchair... MORE

1st Lt. Nicholas Lahr, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the Kansas Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment, and Samuel Butalla participated in the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon, which also serves as the National Guard Marathon Team trials, May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 200 National Guard Airmen and Soldiers from across the country competed.

Guard Soldiers, Airmen Compete for All Guard Marathon Team
May 9, 2023 — More than 200 Airmen and Soldiers representing the National Guard from all 50 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia ran the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon May 7, competing for a spot on the National Guard Military Competitions All Guard Marathon Team... MORE

National Guard athletes race in the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon, which also serves as the National Guard Marathon Team time trials, held May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 200 National Guard Airmen and Soldiers from across the country competed for spots on the All Guard Marathon Team.

Nebraska's 2-134th Infantry departs for unit's first overseas deployment
April 16, 2023 — Friends, family and colleagues gathered together April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, for a send-off ceremony for 131 Nebraska National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)... MORE

Friends, family and colleagues gathered together April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, for a send-off ceremony for 131 Nebraska National Guard Soldiers of Alpha Company, 2-134th Infantry Battalion (Airborne).

155th Air Refueling Wing implements innovative ISO process
February 9, 2023 — A total of 28 Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, visited Scott Air Force Base from Nov. 28 to Dec. 16, 2023, working alongside 126th Air Refueling Wing maintainers on a KC-135R Stratotanker to study the isochronal inspection process... MORE