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June 15, 2015
101st AOG Recruiting NCO participates in multi-national track and field event

Master Sgt. Latisha Moulds, recruiting and retention NCO at the 101 Air Operations Group, participated in the HQ Aircom Track and Field Championships May 26-28, 2015. Moulds competed on a team composed of active duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves. All components of the Air
June 2, 2015
Airmen Hit the Streets to Prepare for Hurricane Evacuations

Airmen trucked through Tampa traffic in May to ensure they were comfortable and experienced travelling as a team through busy city streets.Due to the prevalence of severe storms in Florida, and MacDill AFB's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, the 125th Fighter Wing's, 290th Joint Communications
May 29, 2015
NATO Secretary General visits the Florida Air National Guard

The 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, was the first stop on a short tour of three U.S. military installations yesterday for NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Stoltenberg was greeted by Brig. Gen. James Eifert, Commander of the Florida Air National Guard, Col. Brian Simpler,
March 30, 2015
Air National Guard Joins Federal Mission to Enhance Regional Security in Eastern Europe

The U.S. Air Force deployed approximately 200 Airmen today from the 125th Fighter Wing, Jacksonville, Florida, to Eastern Europe.This deployment of a Theater Security Package (TSP) is part of Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR), the mission aimed at demonstrating U.S. dedication to the enduring peace
March 3, 2015
125th Fighter Wing places an emphasis on developing leaders

"Leadership is a people thing. If your Airmen are your greatest resource, then you need to take care of them, give them opportunities to inspire and lead. You need to take them from where they are now to a different place," explained Brig. Gen. Marcus Jannitto, Director of the Air National Guard's
Jan. 21, 2015
Airman Shares His Love of Martial Arts By Teaching Others Self Defense

Walking up to the bus stop before school, Chris would usually find a group of kids already there. Among the group was one typical "give me your lunch money" kind of bully who insulted and threatened Chris on a daily basis. Then, one morning, tensions escalated when Chris approached and saw the bully
Jan. 9, 2015
Weapons Bring the Boom to Valiant Eagle 2014

Servicemembers from the 125th Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Weapons Section hone their skills year round for a chance to compete in the annual loading competition as part of Valiant Eagle.Being able to compete in the event represents a dedication to sustained excellence in the career's
Dec. 17, 2014
Valiant Eagle builds knowledge through competition in 2014

Once a year, the Airmen of the 125th Fighter Wing put aside their daily tasks and concentrate on career field and combat skills training. The combat skills training enables members to experience aspects of other career fields all while drumming up some healthy competition amongst the squadrons."The
Nov. 25, 2014
Florida Air Guard re-org to bring five geographically separated units under 125th Fighter Wing

Five Florida Air National Guard units are being reorganized this month to fall under the purview of the 125th Fighter Wing.In order to comply with Air Force Instruction 38-101, the five geographically separated units will be assigned to the Mission Support Group and the Operations Group at the
Nov. 25, 2014
Deployment demonstrates importance of team work for aircraft maintainers

"This is my first deployment," said Senior Airman Brittney Adams, 125th Fighter Wing (125FW) aircraft maintainer. "There could possibly be better trips, but the people you work with make it better. Any bad situation, it makes it better."Adams was referring to her trip to 5 Wing Goose Bay in northern

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