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September 13, 2022

Utah Air National Guard Airmen from the 151st Air Refueling Wing conducted their first joint Multi-Capable Airmen exercise at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah last week, according to a DVIDS story. The team consisted of personnel from the Utah Army National Guard, the 388th Fighter Wing, 419th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center, Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center and Dugway Proving Ground. “Having the opportunity to have cross-talk with other branches, such as the Navy, was a gratifying experience,” Technical Sgt. Taylor Sermon said. “As excited as we were to talk about our jet, we were also eager to learn about theirs. We could tell it was a mutual experience.”…

Military Times talked with military families in Florida about the current child care service challenges facing DOD.

Air National Guard photo by TSgt Danny Whitlock

September 13, 2022

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