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402nd Military Police Battalion hosts Nebraska’s first German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge testing
June 21, 2023
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
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 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 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
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
1st Lt. Nicholas Lahr, a UH-60 Blackhawk 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, held May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Guard Soldiers, Airmen Compete for All Guard Marathon Team
May 9, 2023
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 Alpha Company, 2-134th Infantry Battalion (Airborne).

155th Air Refueling Wing implements innovative ISO process
February 9, 2023
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Nebraska National Guard announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year
January 31, 2023
Senior Airman Corey Weber, Staff Sgt. Alica Bushhousen, Master Sgt. Crystal Puhalla and Senior Master Sgt. Nate Schmaderer, pose at the Nebraska State Capitol, Jan. 25, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb.

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Video by Staff Sgt. Alexander Schriner
155th Air Refueling Wing at the Central Coast AirFest
155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard
Sept. 22, 2024 | 1:54
The 155th Air Refueling Wing presented their KC-135R Stratotanker with a heritage paint scheme at the Central Coast AirFest, held at Santa Maria Airport in California on Sept. 21-22, 2024. The aircraft was part of the static display.

The AirFest had a special guest—101-year-old James Kunkle, a World War II fighter pilot. The heritage paint scheme on the KC-135 was specifically modeled after the markings on Kunkle’s own P-38 Lightning, the aircraft he flew during combat missions in WWII. Kunkle is the last surviving pilot of the 401st Fighter Squadron, which went on to become the 173rd Air Refueling Squadron.
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