• Chief Master Sergeant Randy Bachmann Retires

    Brigadier General Michael Hepner presented an F-16 photograph to Chief Master Sergeant Randy Bachmann in honor of his 26 year Air Force career at a retirement ceremony held 28 June 2012, at Ellington Field, Houston Texas. CMSgt Bachmann served 20 of his 26 years at alert detachments. He joined the

  • “Air Guard Artist Enhances Unit Facilities”

       Upon entering Flight Operations at the 125th Fighter Squadron, it's exceedingly obvious that more than just world class fighter pilot's reside there. The work of Technical Sergeant Michael T. Craig, an Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician and freelance artist, adorns the walls and now floors of

  • Before You Go

    This month's "Sooner's On Guard" article will address travel safety and security, during the holiday months. Take the time to read and employ these tips to increase your safety and security.Before You Go:- Know exactly where you are going and what stops you'll make along the way.- Try to book a

  • The Chaplain's Assistant

        The Air National Guard Chaplain's Office is the symbol of hope and encouragement for any Air Force installation, and embodies all aspects of spiritual and religious encouragement for Air Force personnel. What many Airmen don't know is that for every Chaplain counseling session, sermon, or

  • Command Chief master Sergeant Alger's November 2011 Message

        I am an American airman. I have answered my nations call. When the Airman's Creed was introduced to the force in 2007 by then, Chief of Staff of the USAF, General T. Michael Moseley, many "old timers" proclaimed with a gruff and a grunt that it was unnecessary and that we didn't need it.    What