Utah Air National Guard Base 2009

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Bullivant and Tech. Sgt. Barry Duffield from the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Utah Air National Guard, pose with their Bronze Stars in front of the American flag after an awards ceremony on August 1. The sergeants were awarded the medals on August 1 for serving as team leaders in the 506th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight while deployed to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq. The deployment was in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Monson.

Utah Air National Guard 2009

Jared Thompson poses with a tiger-face painting in field gear at the Family Day event held on August 1 at the Utah Air Naitonal Guard Base, Utah. The Family Day celebration included live music, food, fun kids activities, air craft static displays, KC-135 fly-bys, and numerous military exhibits. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Monson.

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A Utah Air National Guard KC-135 tanker refuels a NATO E-3 Sentry AWACS above northern Germany July 29 during an air refueling training mission. The Utah Air National Guard is deployed for a two-week rotation to Geilenkirchen Air Base in Germany to support the NATO AWACS missions. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Chatwin.

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Lt. Col. Boyd Badli and 1st Lt. David Geerdes, both pilots with the 151st Air Refueling Wing, prepare for an Airbourne Warning and Control System (AWACS) refueling mission onboard a Utah Air National Guard KC-135 tanker. More than 35 Airmen from the Utah Air National Guard are deployed to Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany from July 26 to August 7 to support the air refueling training for the NATO AWACS aircrews. The NATO crews are preparing for an upcoming deployment to support the International Security Assistance Force. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Chatwin.

Wendover 2009

The 130th Engineering Installation Squadron held a super drill at Wendover Air Field, Wendover, Utah June 4-7 in preparation for their upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. Tech. Sgt. Gregory Taylor assists Tech. Sgt. Jason Wolf with his chemical mask during a MOPP 4 drill. For four days the 130th EIS reenacted several mock chemical attacks where they practiced donning chemical gear, searching for unexploded ordinances and patrolling the area for toxic levels of chemical agents. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Monson.

Change of Command

Col Kenneth L Gammon, 151st Mission Support Group commander, transfers the 151st Security Forces guidon to the new commander Maj. David Todd Meyer during the change of command ceremony June 7 at Utah Air National Guard Base, Salt Lake City, Utah. U.S.Air Force photo by Tech Sgt Michael D Evans

Air Force Week Air Show

The 151st Air Refueling Wing, Utah Air National Guard, hosts two static displays with the KC-135R and the retired KC-135E during an Open House at Hill Air Force Base June 6. The displays are part of Air Force Week which showcases America?s Airmen to the public. The KC-135E was part of the UTANG's fleet for 30 years. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt Michael D Evans

Air Force week Salt Lake City 2009

Chief Master Sgt. Don Johnson of the 151st Communication Squadron, Utah Air National Guard, talks with Scott Stein of Murray (left) and Kelly Dansie of Salt Lake City, Utah about the Joint Incident Site Communication Center (JISCC) at Pioneer Park during Air Force Week June 1. The JISCC allows the UTANG and Utah Army NG to provide communications with multiple government and civilian agencies during times of disasters by linking multiple radio frequencies and phone lines at the same time. Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City was one of the locations for the public to meet and learn about the Air Force capabilities during AF Week June 1 ? 7, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael D Evans.

Turkey Return

Airman 1st Class Nichole M. Cornell, a maintenance technician with the 151st Maintenance Squadron, hugs her son Aiden after returning from her deployment to Turkey while her mother, Master Sgt. Joan Cornell, and boyfriend Jason M. Camilleri watch. More than 100 Airmen from the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Utah Air National Guard, returned to Utah from May 2 through 4 after being deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The deployed Airmen provided critical air refueling operations to U.S. cargo aircraft in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Air Force Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emily Monson (RELEASED)

ANG Youth of the Year

Alyssa Brown, daughter of Master Sgt. Mike Brown, 109th Air Control Squadron, and Teresa Brown, was presented the Air National Guard Youth of the Year Award May 2. Alyssa received the award for her outstanding academic record and all around scholastic involvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Monson)

101st IWF group photo

The 101st Information Warfare Flight from the Utah Air National Guard takes a group photo in front of the 601st Air and Space Operations Center at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. on March 4, 2009. The 101st IWF traveled to Tyndall for their annual training to hear mission briefings and tour the AOC. U.S. Air Force Photo by: Staff Sgt. Emily Monson (RELEASED)

Nevin Dewitt carefully drops "Humpty Dumpty" during Operation Humpty Dumpty, a team building activity to acquaint eight teens with one another as they form the first "Speak Out for Military Kids" team in the state of Utah.

Master Sgt. Sandee Eisert, Katie Scoresby, Debbie Ramsay, Kyler Brunsen and Jeff Reading watch as Nevin Dewitt drops "Humpty Dumpty" to a target below. The activity was part of a team building exercise as eight teens from around the state met at the Utah Air National Guard base to learn more about their roles as the first "Speak Out for Military Kids" team in the state. SOMK is a youth-led, adult-sponsored program created to help educate communities about military deployment issues and the effect it has on military families. Each teen has experienced either a mom or dad being deployed and knows first-hand how kids struggle while a parent is away serving their country. Courtesy photo.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visits members of the Utah Air National Guard at the Utah ANG Base in Salt Lake City on Feb. 8.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visits members of the Utah Air National Guard at the Utah ANG Base in Salt Lake City on Feb. 8. Pres. Uchtdorf was invited by the Utah ANG to speak at a Sunday morning devotional held at the base. U.S. photo by Master Sgt. Burke Baker

130th EIS Change of Command

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah ? Lt. Col. Karen Morris receives the guidon from Brig. Gen. David Hooper, Assistant Adjutant General for Air, during a change of command ceremony February 8 in the 151st Air Refueling Wing Headquarters auditorium. Colonel Morris is the new commander of the 130th Engineering and Installation Squadron. She has served as both an enlisted member and an officer in the 130th. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Evans

Utah ANG satellite NCOA graduates.

Members of the Utah Air National Guard graduated from the first ever satellite Non-commissioned Officer Academy course held at the Utah ANG base on Dec. 17. The graduates received their certificates at the ANG Training and Education Center in Knoxville, Tenn. after completing the two week in-residence phase of the course. (Courtesy photo)

2009 Utah Governor Inauguration

American Idol finalist David Archuleta sings the National Anthem at the 2009 Utah Governor Inauguration of Jon Huntsman, Jr. on Jan. 5, 2009. Utah Army and Air National Guard members supported the event located on the steps of the Utah State Capitol building. U.S. Army photo

A Utah Air National Guard KC-135 and crew chief, Tech. Sgt. Justin Frasche.

Tech. Sgt. Justin Frasche is the lead crew chief of the "Superbee", a KC-135 R model refueling aircraft that recently turned 50 years old. The venerable KC-135 rolled off the assembly line in 1958 and has participated in every major conflict the United States has been involved in since. The plane is projected to fly well past it's 75 birthday. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burke Baker

Festival of Trees 2008

Over 800 fully light and decorated trees were auctioned and sold as part of the Primary Childrens Hospital's annual Festival of Trees. The festival highlights not only trees, but also offers gingerbread houses, wreaths, and handmade candies for sale. All items for the festival are donated for charity. The trees are decorated and purchased by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and church groups. The sale of the items benefits the Primary Children's Hospital, located in Salt Lake City and raised over $1.6 million in 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burke Baker

Pinning of CMS Denise M Rager

Staff Sergeant Erin B Nielsen and Airman First Class Ainslee E Rager-McIlwaine perform the pinning of her new rank of Chief Master First Sergeant stripes on the mother SMSgt Denise M Rager. She is the new 151st Wing First Sergeant along with being the first CMS First Sergeant of the Utah Air National Guard. Salt Lake City, Utah. November 2, 2008 (Released) U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Michael D Evans

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Col. Kelvin Findlay, 151st Air Refueling Wing Commander, welcomes home Master Sgt. Brian Gatherum of the 151st ARW Security Forces Squadron. Sgt. Gatherum returned home after being deployed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more than six months along with over 22 members of his squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Monson

A F-86 is airlifted by a Nevada National Guard CH-47 from Battle Mountain Airport, Nev. to Wendover Airfield, Utah on Nov. 5.

A CH-47 "Chinook" helicopter, operated by the 1/189th Aviation, Nevada Army National Guard airlifts a Korean War-era F-86 L "Sabre" into the Wendover Airport in Utah on Nov. 5. The F-86 was being transported from the Battle Mountain Airport, located in Nevada to its new home at the historic Wendover Airfield Museum. The plane will be refurbished and used as a static display that will be open to the general public. Historic Wendover Airfield Foundation board member Jim Peterson said that the plane will be painted up with markings from the 191st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Utah Air National Guard which operated the F-86 L from 1958-1961. Peterson is hopeful that the plane will attact the general public to see the airfield and museum, which the Army Air Corps operated as a training base for heavy bomber aircraft during WWII. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burke Baker

151st LRS Commanders Cup

Game on! 1st Lt. Dan Frost stretches out to grab the flag of Staff Sgt. Jeff Uberti, both members of the 151st Logistics Readiness Squadron, as they compete in the first annual LRS Commander's Cup flag football game November 1, 2008. The game featured the squadron's junior enlisted members taking on the veteran senior noncommissioned officers and officers. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael D Evans

Chief McNee scores target Winston P. Wilson competition

Chief Master Sgt. Brent McNee, 151st Maintenance Group, helps score a competitor's target during a machine gun event at the Winston P. Wilson National Match in Little Rock, Ark. The national match was held Oct. 13 to 16, and included 17 different shooting events where more than 300 shooters from across the Army and Air National Guard competed. Six members of the Utah Air National Guard along with 12 members of the Utah Army Guard competed for national honors. Chief McNee was recognized nationally for being inducted into the "Association of Marksmen in the National Guard" Shooting Hall of Fame, a very prestigious honor recognizing his many years of shooting excellence. U.S. Air Force photo

Trunk or Treat

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hill, Command Chief for the Utah Air National Guard, places a dog tag around the neck of a "trunk-or-treater" at the Utah National Guard's fifth annual Trunk-or-treat event. The event was hosted by the Utah National Guard's Family Programs Office and showcased several booths that UTNG children could trick-or-treat. The festivities also included clowns, bounce houses, and free hotdogs and soda. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burke Baker