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  • LRS Key Spouses Outstanding Contributions Recognized

    Two 165th Airlift Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron Key Spouses received Volunteer Awards at the 2013 Georgia National Guard Family Readiness Conference. Judi Lenz, spouse of Master Sgt. Mark Lenz, won Volunteer of the Year (Air) for the state of Georgia and Mrs. Stacy Roberts, spouse of Senior

  • 165th Airlift Wing hosts annual Commander's Cup Golf Tournament

    The 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard hosted the Spring 2013 Commander's Cup Golf Tournament at Lost Plantation Golf Course. Col. Rainer 'Speedy' Gomez, Air Commander, recognized distinguished guests during the opening ceremony while Sue Iacovone, tournament sponsor, and Chief Master

  • 165th Airlift Wing hosts services Skill Enhancement Courses

    Airmen from 15 Air National Guard units across the United States perform search and recovery exercises as part of the week long Skill Enhancement Course conducted by the National Guard Bureau, April 18, 2013 at Savannah Air National Guard base. Instructors conducted training scenarios for 25

  • 165th AW Security Forces Sweep Awards

    The 165th Airlift Wing's Security Forces Squadron swept all three categories for Airman of the Quarter, NCO of the Quarter and Senior NCO of the Quarter. Chief Master Sgt. Hewshal Thornton, 165th Command Chief recognized the Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Florin, Tech. Sgt. Angela Kalb, and Senior Airman

  • Robertson Represents GA ANG at Carver Elementary Career Fair

    National Guard Major Douglas Robertson represented the Georgia Air National Guard at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School's annual career fair. Robertson presented a video titled, "A Day in the Life of Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Airlift Wing" and answered questions about careers in

  • 165th Air Support Operations Squadron Moves to Savannah

    Originally the 165th Air Support Operations Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, started as a small flight working out of a trunk of a car in an old maintenance building on St Simons Island in the late 80's. After a few months working in those conditions, the squadron made it across the causeway to

  • 165th ASOS Jumps at Leapfest 30

    The 165th Air Support Operation Squadron (ASOS) traveled to West Kingston, R.I. to participate in the 2012 Leapfest on August 3rd and 4th, 2012. It is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition. A team consists of four members that have to jump

  • Tennessee Guardsman visits Savannah with Message of Hope

    Staff Sgt. Russell Logan approached the podium with a smile as he looked over the room full of Georgia Air National Guard Airmen. His walk did not divulge the amputated leg about which he would soon speak. Logan described how he was investigating a local farmer outside the wire at Bagram Airfield in

  • 117th ACS successfully operates on reduced vehicle footprint

    Since Sept. 11, 2001, members of the 117th Air Control Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, have provided surveillance and control for the skies over the Southeastern United States, the Nation's Capitol, and Iraq. Using radar, computers and electronics to access military satellites, operations