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Departure procedures: Morrison reflects as 185th ARW commander 

Col. Sonya Morrison, outgoing 185th Air Refueling Wing Commander, reflects on her time leading the unit.
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185th ARW change of command 

185th ARW hosts a formal change of command ceremony for wing command.
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Col. Adam Carlson assumes command of the 185th Air Refueling Wing 

Col. Adam Carlson assumes command of the 185th Air Refueling Wing during a formal change of command ceremony on June 8, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Pair of Roses: Retirement and Promotion 

Chief Master Sgt. Valerie Rose, outgoing Mission Support Group Chief, retired from service while her husband, Senior Master Sgt. Bradley Rose, incoming Mission Support Group Chief, was promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant during the same formal ceremony at...
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Fisher STEP-promoted to chief master sergeant 

Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Fisher, 185th Air Refueling Wing’s Finance Senior Enlisted Leader was STEP-promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa, June 4, 2025.
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185th Air Refueling Wing awarded 2023 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award 

The Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing was among the units awarded the 2023 Air and Space Unit Award.
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Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers conduct water purification training 

Soldiers from Company A, 248th Aviation Support Battalion, 67th Troop Command, Iowa Army National Guard, purify water from the Iowa River for drinking at Sugar Bottom Campground in Solon, Iowa, April 3-6, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by First Sgt. Jason...
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Iowa Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors 

Every movement, every step, every fold of the flag is executed with purpose, to honor the service and sacrifice of those who came before. This Memorial Day, Sgt. Lorenzo Lopez, a team leader with the Iowa Army National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors Program, shares...
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Iowa Army National Guard Conducts Training with Advanced Small UAS at Camp Dodge 

Soldiers assigned to Company D, 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Iowa Army National Guard, conduct training on a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) at Camp Dodge Training Center in Johnston, Iowa, April 16, 2025....
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Iowa Army National Guard opens West Des Moines Readiness Center 

Service members, state and local leaders, and community members attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new West Des Moines Readiness Center in West Des Moines, Iowa, May 7, 2025. The facility will house 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, and the 2168th...
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Iowa Airman of the Year Haley Onken balances Service & Goals 

Staff Sgt. Haley Onken, a member of the 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, was named the 2024 Airman of the Year for the state of Iowa. Her journey to this achievement highlights her dedication to service, her family’s military legacy, and her aspirations beyond the...
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Miller flies his fini-flight 

Col. Todd “Freak” Miller, former 185th Operations Group Commander, flew his fini-flight on March 26, 2025, from Sioux City, Iowa.
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132d Civil Engineer Squadron Conducts Base Cleanup 

Members of the 132d Civil Engineer Squadron conduct cleanup near the Des Moines International Airport on May 16, 2022. The routine maintenance, including roadwork and tree removal, helps ensure the base remains mission-ready. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff...
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Iowa Air National Guard’s first cyber warrant officers selected 

Senior Master Sgt. Tanner Klinge (left), and Master Sgt. Shane Cherniss (right), 168th Cyberspace Operations Squadron cyber operators, pose for a photo February 28, 2025, at the 132d Wing in Des Moines, Iowa. Both airmen were selected to be cyber warrant officers, the...
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Iowa Air National Guard’s first cyber warrant officers selected 

As the Air Force constantly evolves to meet the demands of modern warfare, cyber operations have become a critical frontier of national defense. In a historic achievement, the 132d Wing announced the selection of the first warrant officers back into the unit, January...
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133rd Test Squadron inactivates 

The 133rd Test Squadron of the Iowa Air National Guard held an inactivation ceremony during at the unit in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on March 2, 2025.
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185th ARW minimal interval takeoff 

Airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing and 174th Air Refueling Squadron conducted their first ever three-ship Minimal Interval Takeoff at the 185th ARW in Sioux City, Iowa over the March training weekend.
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132d Wing Hosts ESGR Boss Lift to Showcase Mission, Strengthen Employer Support 

Civilian employers participate in an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Boss Lift hosted by the 132d Wing at the Des Moines Airbase, April 24-25, 2025. Attendees toured unit missions, viewed an MQ-9 Reaper from the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National...
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Iowa Air National Guard’s 132d Wing Offers Career, Education and Service Opportunities 

The 132d Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard provides career-launching opportunities with military benefits, travel, education support, and the chance to serve close to home while making a difference in the community. From healthcare and retirement to real-world...
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132d Wing Hosts 2025 ESGR Boss Lift 

On April 24–25, 2025, the Iowa Air National Guard’s 132d Wing welcomed civilian employers to its airbase in Des Moines, Iowa for the annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) “Boss Lift” event. This initiative aims to strengthen the bond between service...
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Purple Up for the Month of the Military Child 

Iowa National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, and civilians pose for a photo in the Iowa National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters building, Johnston, Iowa, Apr. 11, 2024. The group wore purple to show support for military children as April is the Month of the Military Child....
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ASSOCIATION NEWS

EANGUS legislative priorities make progress in Congress

Last week’s State Presidents and Legislative Workshops provided EANGUS members from across the nation an opportunity to learn, network, and embody the mission of the association through advocacy in Washington, D.C.  The workshops were followed by visits to Capitol...
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National Office Update: Interim Executive Director

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergeant Major (Retired) Frank Yoakum as the Interim Executive Director. Sergeant Major Yoakum has dedicated a lifetime of service to the nation,...
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Announcing the “Guard Your Finances” Course

EANGUS and the National Guard Relief Foundation are excited to announce a new partnership with the USAA Educational Foundation to enhance the financial literacy of National Guard service members.  A new online course titled “Guard Your Finances," will be available on...
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Professional Development opportunities abound at the EANGUS Conference

We receive a lot of questions as to whether it is proper to talk about professional associations during drill or in meetings. We asked NGB for a little help, and this is what they provided:“As a general rule, membership in these organizations in a personal capacity is...
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2024 EANGUS Call to Conference

The 53rd Annual Conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) convenes at the Huntington Place Convention Center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI from Sunday, 18 August 2024 through Wednesday, 21 August 2024.  All conference...
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The National Guard Relief Foundation is Hiring!

National Guard Relief Foundation (NGRF) May 30, 2024 Announcement is made of a contract position opportunity with the EANGUS We Care for America Foundation, Inc., dba the National Guard Relief Foundation (NGRF)  POSITION TITLE: Director SALARY: Salary will be...
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Auction of Chase Elliott’s Darlington Throwback Gloves to Benefit the National Guard Relief Foundation

For the annual NASCAR Throwback race weekend at Darlington Raceway this year, Hendrick Motorsports and Chase Elliott are running a special paint scheme on the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet ZL1 that honors Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2014 Daytona 500 win in the No. 88 National...
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