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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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Nebraska Airman: The Story behind the Uniform
December 2, 2023 — Nebraska Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jarell Roach, a Religious Affairs Airman with the 155th Air Refueling Wing, recalls how a classmate's tragic story became the catalyst for his desire to join the military and fight to bring direction and hope to everyone he could... MORE

The Liberation of Nancy, France
September 15, 2023 — On Sept. 15, 1944, Col. Butler B. Miltonberger, and the 134th Infantry Regiment of the Nebraska Army National Guard, along with its combat partners, liberated Nancy, France, from German occupation... MORE

This photo was taken shortly after the liberation of the city of Nancy, France, on Sept. 15, 1944.

Czech leaders thank servicemembers’ families in Nebraska for the roles their World War II Veterans played in liberation
September 6, 2023 — On Aug. 26, 2023, senior leaders of the Czech Armed Forces honored the family of 1st Lt. Virgil Kirkham as well as the families of two other Nebraska service members who participated in the liberation of Czechoslovakia in 1945 during the opening ceremony for the 2023 Guardians of Freedom Airshow in Lincoln... MORE

The families of three American servicemembers with Nebraska ties are honored for the roles they played in liberating Czechoslavakia at the end of World War II by Lt. Gen. Karel Rehka, Chief of Defense of the Czech Armed Forces, and 1st Deputy Minister of Defense Frantisek Sulc.

Czech dignitaries travel to Nebraska to celebrate 30th anniversary of partnership
September 4, 2023 — Thirty years after they were first matched as one of the original collaborations within the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, members of the Czech Armed Forces and representatives from the Nebraska and Texas National Guard celebrated their ongoing partnership during a nearly-weeklong celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 23-27, 2023... MORE

Members of a Czech Delegation including Czech Armed Forces, and Nebraska National Guard leadership came to Nebraska to participate in the airshow this year in celebration of 30 years of partnership with Nebraska and Texas through the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program Aug. 26, 2023.

Guardians of Freedom Air Show returns with record attendance
September 1, 2023 — The Guardians of Freedom Airshow - hosted by the Nebraska National Guard’s 155th Air Refueling Wing in partnership with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Airport Authority and 55th Wing, Offutt Air Force Base - returned to the Lincoln Airport for the first time since 2016 with a record number of attendees August 26-27, 2023... MORE

Crowds cheer on multiple acts as they perform, Aug. 26, 2023, during the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at the Lincoln Airport, Nebraska.

Flight medic first to receive new Nebraska National Guard Heroism Medal
July 14, 2023 — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska adjutant general, present the Nebraska National Guard Heroism Medal to Sgt. Brandi Sullivan during the Nebraska Adjutant General Change of Command Ceremony, July 8, 2023, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sullivan is the first recipient of this new award instituted by Pillen through Executive Order 23-12 in June 2023... MORE

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska adjutant general, present the Nebraska National Guard Heroism Medal to Sgt. Brandi Sullivan during the Nebraska Adjutant General Change of Command Ceremony, July 8, 2023, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska

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