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  • The 187th Fighter Wing performed the first hot integrated combat turn with live munitions for the Weapon System Evaluation Program(WSEP). 187th Fighter Wing: F-35A Hot Integrated Combat Turn
    187th Fighter Wing: F-35A Hot Integrated Combat Turn

    A1C Andre Bordlee
  • The exercise allowed military personnel to connect unclassified, classified, and EVOIP services in a remote location. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Renee Crugnale) 226 CCG conducts annual Copperhead Beacon XCOMM Exercise
    226 CCG conducts annual Copperhead Beacon XCOMM Exercise

    Staff Sgt. Renee Crugnale
  • The 187th Fighter Wing participates in the annual NorthernLightning exercise, a large force readiness exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis. on Aug. 5-16, 2024. Alabama F-35s participate in Northern Lightning 2024
    Alabama F-35s participate in Northern Lightning 2024

    Capt. Michael Luangkhot
  • The first jet from Lockheed Martin with Technology Refresh 3 software arrives at the 187th Fighter Wing, home of the Red Tails. First TR-3 F-35 arrives in Alabama.
    First TR-3 F-35 arrives in Alabama.

    Capt. Michael Luangkhot
  • The 187th Fighter Wing participated in their first exercise with the newly acquired fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Red Tails participate in their first exercise with the F-35s
    Red Tails participate in their first exercise with the F-35s

    1st Lt Michael Luangkhot
  • The training ensures our maintainers and pilots remain prepared to effectively accomplish the mission regardless of the hour of operations. Night Flying at the 187th Fighter WIng
    Night Flying at the 187th Fighter WIng

    1st Lt Michael Luangkhot
  • The 187th Fighter Wing showcases F-35A Lightning II heritage tail flash The 187th Fighter Wing showcases F-35A Lightning II heritage tail flash
    The 187th Fighter Wing showcases F-35A Lightning II heritage tail flash

    1st Lt Michael Luangkhot
  • The Viper Sunset ceremony bids farewell to our F-16 has the 187th FW prepare to transition to the F-35 Lightning II. Farewell to over 35 years flying the Viper
    Farewell to over 35 years flying the Viper

    Sgt. Cody Muzio

Red tail news & feature stories

  • The 187th Fighter Wing performed the first hot integrated combat turn with live munitions for the Weapon System Evaluation Program(WSEP).

    187th Fighter Wing: F-35A Hot Integrated Combat Turn
  • The exercise allowed military personnel to connect unclassified, classified, and EVOIP services in a remote location. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Renee Crugnale)

    226 CCG conducts annual Copperhead Beacon XCOMM Exercise
  • The 187th Fighter Wing participates in the annual NorthernLightning exercise, a large force readiness exercise at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis. on Aug. 5-16, 2024.

    Alabama F-35s participate in Northern Lightning 2024
  • The first jet from Lockheed Martin with Technology Refresh 3 software arrives at the 187th Fighter Wing, home of the Red Tails.

    First TR-3 F-35 arrives in Alabama.
  • The training ensures our maintainers and pilots remain prepared to effectively accomplish the mission regardless of the hour of operations.

    Night Flying at the 187th Fighter Wing

ANG News

  • Members from the 138th Fighter Wing and the Seward Military Resort take a group photo during a deployment for training in Seward, Alaska, April 19, 2025. During the DFT, the 138th CES completed vital training while enhancing the resort’s ability to provide support to service members and their families. (Oklahoma Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Rebecca Imwalle)

    DFT Provides Training While Enhancing Welfare
  • A total of 103 Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen competed in the annual Governor's Twenty marksmanship competition May 9 to 10, 2025 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. They earn the right to wear the coveted Governor’s Twenty tab on the left shoulder of the uniform, is a state-level National Guard award that is presented every year and is reflected on a service members’ official personnel record. It is recognized by both the Army and Air Force. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)

    Pennsylvania Guard Competes in Governor’s Twenty Marksmanship Competition
  • Idaho Air National Guard, trained with Idaho Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks during a three-day field training exercise, including helicopter medical evacuation.

    Idaho Guard Airmen Push Limits in Joint Field Training
  • One of the 137th Special Operations Wing mission sustainment team’s forward operating site sits near a flightline during TRADEWINDS 25 (TW25), Trinidad and Tobago, April 25, 2025.

    Oklahoma Air Guard Airmen Maneuver Through TRADEWINDS25
  • Members of the Colorado Air National Guard prepare for a deployment to an expeditionary air base, Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, March 25, 2025.

    Colorado Air National Guard deploys 120 Airmen for first-ever Expeditionary Air Base mission
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