New Jersey Air National Guard
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The New Jersey Air National Guard consists of over 9,000 Guardsmen from New Jersey. The New Jersey Air National Guard is governed through the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs.
On the homefront, the Guard is responsible for Homeland Security tasks in the State of New Jersey. The New Jersey Air Guard has flown over 17,000 hours in the Middle East during ongoing operations for the Global War on Terrorism.[1]
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[edit] Leadership of the NJ Air National Guard
Commander Air National Guard: Brigadier General Lawrence S. Thomas, III
[edit] Major Commands of the New Jersey Air National Guard
Commander, New Jersey Air National Guard: Brigadier General Lawrence S.Thomas, III
[edit] 108th Air Refueling Wing
The 108th Air Refueling Wing is a unit of the New Jersey Air National Guard that is responsible for aerial refueling. They fly the KC-135 Stratotanker and are based out of McGuire Air Force Base. The Commander of the 108th Air Refueling Wing is Brigadier General Michael Cunniff.
[edit] 177th Fighter Wing
The 177th Fighter Wing or the "Jersey Devils" is a unit of the New Jersey Air National Guard stationed at Atlantic City International Airport. During statewide missions the 177th job is to protect life and property, provide disaster relief, and ensure public safety when called upon by the Governor. When federalized it is their job to provide combat ready personnel, aircraft and equipment for worldwide deployment in support of US Air Force objectives. The Fighter Wing is made up of primarily F-16C/D aircraft. The Commander of the 177th Fighter Wing is Colonel Randall S. King.
[edit] Awards and Decorations of the NJ National Guard
- New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal
- New Jersey Meritorious Service Medal
- New Jersey Valor Ribbon
- New Jersey Commendation Medal
- New Jersey Medal of Honor
- New Jersey Good Conduct Ribbon
- New Jersey Merit Award
- New Jersey Desert Storm Service Medal
- New Jersey Desert Storm Ribbon
- New Jersey State Service Award
- New Jersey Recruiting Award
- New Jersey Governor's Unit Award
- New Jersey Unit Strength Award
[edit] References
- ^ fact given by Major General Glenn K. Rieth, during his re-nomination hearing in the New Jersey State Senate Judiciary Committee
[edit] External links
- Official sites
- 108th Air Refueling Wing
- 177th Fighter Wing
- New Jersey Air Guard (N.J. Dept. of Military & Veteran Affairs)
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