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  • Chaplains host beach retreat for Airmen and families

    Sixty 187th Fighter Wing family members and twelve singles attended a Personal Development Retreat and a Strong Bonds event during a weekend getaway September 24-26 in Point Clear, AL.The 187th Fighter Wing Chaplain's office hosted the free events at the Grand Hotel Marriot Resort, Golf Club & Spa

  • Guardsmen represent 187th in Montgomery Dragon Boat Race

    Members of the 187th Fighter Wing, Montgomery Regional Air National Guard Base, Ala., and their family members participated in the 7th annual Montgomery Dragon Boat Race and Festival Aug. 27, at the Riverfront Park in Montgomery, Ala. The team raced three separate heats, the first one being the

  • REAL ID Act implemented at Montgomery Regional ANG Aug. 15

    The REAL ID Act of 2005 was implemented Aug. 15 at Montgomery Regional Airport Air National Guard Base, Ala., for the continued and improved safety of military members and their families.Visitors seeking access to Air Force installations using state identification from Minnesota, Missouri,

  • 187th Operations Group Holds Change of Command Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Col. Clarence Borowski relinquished command of the 187th Operations Group here in a change of command ceremony Aug. 7, 2016, on base.The ceremony also marked Borowski's retirement from his more than 29-year career with the 187th Fighter Wing.Borowski began his career as an enlisted

  • Open House brings community to Alabama ANG, fosters relationships

    Approximately 1,100 members of the community attended the first day of the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Open House July 14, on base.The two-day event was a partnership with the Alabama Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force, National Park Service, Golden Eagle Aviation, the Legacy Flight Academy, and the CAF

  • CSAF, CMSAF visit Alabama's fighter wing, recognize guardsmen

    Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, visited the Alabama Air National Guard's 187th Fighter Wing here July 19, to see the wing's mission, meet Airmen, and thank them for their service.During the visit, the

  • Alabama EW Airmen strive to be AF top shop after adversity

    In April 2014, the 187th Fighter Wing here deployed in the first ever six month Air National Guard wing deployment to Afghanistan. Upon returning, the 187th Electronic Warfare shop came back to the worst possible scenario."All of our pods were not mission capable," said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.

  • Romanian Visit Enhances Partnership with ANG Maintainers

    15 members of the Romanian air force are currently visiting the 187th Fighter Wing here to exchange information about the management and maintenance of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.The monthlong visit is part of the State Partnership Program between Alabama and Romania. The Romanian air force has

  • Orientation Flights Educate Local Leaders

    The 187th Fighter Wing is spreading awareness of its mission and capabilities by hosting orientation flights for local civic leaders. These guests receive a tour of the Montgomery Regional Air National Guard Base before suiting up for a back-seat ride in an F-16 D-model aircraft. The 187th has a

  • Congresswoman Sewell Visits 187th Fighter Wing

    Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell visited the 187th Fighter Wing January 21, 2016. The visit was a chance for the wing and the 117th Air Refueling Wing from Birmingham to demonstrate their capabilities.Congresswoman Sewell rode along on a familiarization flight with Colonel Randal Efferson, 187th