by Peter Moeller | May 27, 2025 | Iowa National Guard
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...
by Peter Moeller | May 27, 2025 | Iowa National Guard
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....
by Peter Moeller | May 14, 2025 | Iowa National Guard
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...
by Peter Moeller | May 14, 2025 | Iowa National Guard
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...
by Peter Moeller | May 8, 2025 | Iowa National Guard
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...
by Peter Moeller | May 8, 2025 | Iowa National Guard
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...
