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News Stories124th Fighter Wing 'Monarch Fury" results encouraging.
After intense scrutiny during December’s Unit Training Assembly the 124th Maintenance Group announced an overall strong passing grade to Exercise Monarch Fury. During this Operational Readiness Exercise, the group prepared for all the demands of combat preparation they can expect during the 124th Fighter Wing’s Operational Readiness Inspection re-take during April UTA.
02.1.2012 Story by Lt. Col. Gary Daniel
Virginia National Guard commander finds Afghan National Army soldiers display 'can do' spirit
Col. Blake C. Ortner, Combined Team Zabul and Virginia Army National Guard 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, recently inspected completed Afghan National Army checkpoints along Route Chicken en route to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the Mizan district.
10.1.2011 Courtesy Story
 116th Cavalry Troops are proud of their service in Iraq
Members of Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 116th Cavalry Regiment, are reflecting on their tour as they prepare to redeploy back to their home state of Idaho in the fall. The unit has spent nine months providing security for two camps at Victory Base Complex in Baghdad as one of the force protection units under the 116th Cavalry Brigade, United States Division–Center, in support of Operation New Dawn.
08.16.2011 Story by Spc. Heidi Paynter
 ANA training in full operation
The Afghanistan National Army Regional Military Training Center Southwest graduated 1,400 basic trainees here Aug. 11.
08.11.2011 Story by Staff Sgt. Roy Lynch
 124th ASOS provides joint training opportunities
The Air Support Operations Squadron annual training this year is especially valuable as the squadron plans for deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the early part of 2012.
07.14.2011 Story by Robert Barney
 116th Cavalry Brigade honors fallen comrades in memorial service
Soldiers and leaders of the 116th Cavalry Brigade joined together for a memorial service, July 13, at Camp Victory in Baghdad to honor the memories of their fallen comrades; Sgt. Nathan Ryan Beyers and Spc. Nicholas Wayne Newby.
07.13.2011 Story by Staff Sgt. April Davis
 Soldier in Iraq receives Independence Day call from Secretary of Defense
Ohio Army National Guard soldier, Staff Sgt. Kelly Ann Pels, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio, had an unforgettable Independence Day. Not only was she serving in Baghdad in support of Operation New Dawn during the holiday this year, she also received a personal phone call from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
07.7.2011 Story by Staff Sgt. April Davis
 New fuel pipeline keeps Boise jets flying
A new above-ground pipeline at Gowen Field is bringing “clean and dry” aviation fuel to the A-10s and visiting aircraft. The stainless steel pipeline, that is easier to access and maintain, became operational at the end of May. It replaced an aging underground system that was the source for alarming contamination that occurred in 2009.
06.9.2011 Story by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney
 Boise Civil Support Team makes a big boom at Boise State
A fizz, then a sharp crack echoes from the walls of the Taco Bell Arena, not unlike the pyrotechnics often seen and heard at rock shows in the arena. This explosion, accompanied by a puff of white smoke, didn’t have masses of concert goers cheering but was effective hands-on training for federal, state, and local first responders.
06.8.2011 Story by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney
 Firefighters honored by filling the boot for muscular dystrophy
The Professional Firefighters of Idaho recognized the Gowen Field Fire Department as its most generous member at their annual conference earlier this month. They honored the department for raising the "Most Dollars Raised per Member" on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2010 "Fill the Boot" event. According to the MDA, the department rated as 16th best in the nation.
03.6.2011 Story by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Pokorney
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Recent Image Galleries
Monarch Fury
Staff Sgt. Adam Miller points to a potential problem area on an A-10 Thunderbolt II as he...
Taken: 01.7.2012
Monarch Fury
Staff Sgt. Adam Miller points to a potential problem area on an A-10 Thunderbolt II as he...
Taken: 01.7.2012
Monarch Fury
Senior Airman Amber Osborne, aircrew egress systems specialist with the 124th Fighter Wing,...
Taken: 01.7.2012
Monarch Fury
Senior Airman Amber Osborne and Tech. Sgt. Philip Walker, aircrew egress systems specialists...
Taken: 01.7.2012
Monarch Fury
Senior Airman Amber Osborne, aircrew egress systems specialist with the 124th Fighter Wing,...
Taken: 01.7.2012
Monarch Fury
124th Fighter Wing munitions system specialists participate in Operational Readiness Exercise...
Taken: 01.7.2012
Monarch Fury
Tech. Sgt. Lance Stevens, a members of the 124th Fighter Wing munitions system specialist,...
Taken: 01.8.2012
Monarch Fury
124th Fighter Wing munitions system specialists participate in Operational Readiness Exercise...
Taken: 01.7.2012
October Operational Readiness Inspection
Tech. Sgt. William Macrae-Smith, with the 124th Security Forces Squadron, performs a vehicle...
Taken: 10.15.2011
October Operational Readiness Inspection
Airmen process through the Personnel Deployment Function, which performs a final readiness...
Taken: 10.15.2011
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Recent AudioRifle Qualification Course at MHAFB Radio
The Air Force has developed a new rifle qualification course. Airman First Class Jaye Legate explains how the course has changed, and how it's affecting the airmen at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Taken: 12.22.2011
Mountain Home AFB Recycling Center
Officials at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho have opened a new recycling center. Airman First Class Jaye Legate explains how this addition makes Mountain Home one of the few bases leading the way for the Air Force recycling program.
Taken: 12.1.2011
Self Aid Buddy Care
Two Mountain Home Air Force Base Captains used self aid buddy care during a real world incident. A1C Jacab Combs with the report. Soundbites: Cpt. Derek Vallejos, 726 ACS, Zack Parline, Elmore County Deputy Sheriff, and Cpt. Bryan Harr, 726 ACS.
Taken: 11.9.2011
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