Members of the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron load a trailer-mounted multi-fuel generator/floodlight onto a C-130 aircraft at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn., September 13, 2017. The 103 More
A member of the 103rd Security Forces Squadron, Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn., runs a rope around a simulated damaged aircraft October 15, 2017, during a Major Accident Response Exercise. More
Members of the 103rd Airlift Wing pose for a photo at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn., Oct. 27, 2017. The members completed the 42nd Annual Marine Corps Marathon held in Arlington, Va., and More
Col. Frank “Crank” Detorie peers out of the window of a C-130 Hercules aircraft after piloting the final flight of his career Nov. 4, 2017, at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Conn. The final fli More
Col. Frank Detorie relinquished command and Col. Stephen R. Gwinn assumed command of the 103rd Airlift Wing, November 4, 2017 during a ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Conn. Detorie s More
The Massachusetts Air National Guard, 104th Fighter Wing, 102nd Intelligence Wing, and the Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Airlift Wing, deployed Security Forces Airmen in support of Hurricane Maria reli More
Photo taken November 20, 2017, courtesy of J. Fiereck Photography
A truck is filled with toys during the 2nd Annual “Fill Our Rucks” 5k run December 2, 2017 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Over 200 toys were collected during the event, which was held to More
Members of the 103rd Air Control Squadron assemble a tent at West Haven VA Medical Center, West Haven, Connecticut, March 26, 2020. The tent was to be used as a medical facility where people could get tested fo More
Ryan Cherhoniak, Corrections Officer with the Connecticut Department of Corrections, loads a truck with medical supplies, Cheshire, Connecticut, March 27, 2020. The donations, which were coordianted by CT DOC, More
A Fallen Comrade's Table was set up in memory of fallen and missing service members May 18, 2017, at the 69th Armed Forces Day Luncheon at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, Conn. The empty chair and inverted g More
A child of a Connecticut National Guard member poses for a photo with his newly issued dog tags May 19, 2018, during Deployment Day at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Conn. The event was planned More
A child of a Connecticut National Guardsman learns how to hula-hoop May 19, 2018, during Deployment Day at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. After completing a series of exercises, the childre More
The American Legion, Post 45, Meriden, Connecticut, conducts a Disposal of Un serviceable Flags Ceremony, June 10, 2018 in Meriden, Conn. The purpose of the ceremony is to encourage proper respect for the Flag More
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation July 12, 2018, over the water tower at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Mass. The team visited Westover to perform at the Great New England Air Show July 14 - More
Members of the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to fly aboard a C-130 to Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis., Friday, July 13, 2018. The Airmen were traveling to Volk Field to participate in PATRIOT N More
Members of the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron repair the roof of a building Tuesday, July 17, 2018 as part of a disaster relief scenario during the PATRIOT North 18 exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base More
Portuguese Naval patrol vessel, “NRP Tejo,” responds to the coordinates of the life raft spotted by the 118th Airlift Squadron’s aircrew during the Advanced Search and Rescue Exercise (ASAREX) September 19, 201 More
Staff Sgt. Carlos Catalan of the 103rd Security Forces Squadron and Senior Airman Corey Hume of the 103rd Air Control Squadron discuss career opportunities, Nov. 3, 2018 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East More
Robert Rawlings, Korean War veteran, speaks with friends as he stands next to a North American F-86 Sabre fighter jet, November 27, 2018 at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn. Rawlings, who flew More
The 101st Air Refueling Wing holds a wreath laying ceremony Dec. 13, 2018, at Bangor Air National Guard Base, Bangor, Maine. The annual wreath dedication ceremony coincided with the 382nd Birthday of the Nation More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, Air National Guard director, visits guard Airmen from the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Maine Air National Guard, Bangor, Maine, Dec. 13, 2018. Rice visited the 101st to meet wit More
Staff Sgts. Erica Blanchette and Alyssa Nelson pose for a photo Dec. 20, 2018 at Bangor National Guard Base, Maine. The sisters, who are also identical twins, swore in 8 months apart. (U.S. Air National Guard p More
Firefighters assigned to the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated C-130 Hercules engine fire March 2, 2019, on the flightline of Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. The simulatio More
Airman 1st Class June Lee, an Aerospace Medical Technician assigned to the 103rd Medical Group, helps teach a CPR class at Torrington High School, Torrington, Conn., March 22. Airmen from the 103rd Medical Grou More
Staff Sgt. Steven Tucker, 103rd Airlift Wing broadcaster, trains on the Virtual Loadmaster Training System (VLTS) March 29, 2019 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, Conn. Tucker is holding two remotes that are More
A propeller spins of a C-130 H aircraft spins, April 1, 2019 in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. The 118th flew to Greenland in support of the National Science Foundation climate research mission. (U.S. Air National G More
Staff Sgt. Denniz Petzold, 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron, saws through an Ironwood tree at Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii April 8, 2019. Several trees are being cleared to augment recreational are More
Corporal John Lavoie, Royal Canadian Air Force construction technician, and Airman 1st Class John Donnelly, 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron structural specialist, level blocks prior to pouring the foundation for More
The gym at Bellows is being demolished and rebuilt for the Airmen stationed at Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 9, 2019. The new gym will provide Airmen stationed at Bellows the opportunity t More
Royal Canadian Air Force construction technicians begin clean-up of the Bellows Air Force Station gym demolition site at Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 10, 2019. Once the demolition clean-up is complete, a new gym wi More
Staff Sgt. Carlyn Ramos, an integrated instument and flight control systems craftsman (middle) and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Espinoza, an aircraft electrical and environmental systems technician (right), both assigne More
Torrington High School Junior ROTC cadets participate in a tour of Bradley Air National Guard Base, April 23, 2019 in East Granby, Conn. The tour, hosted by the Connecticut Air National Guard Recruiting Team, g More
Fire Lt. Thomas Zuffelato, 104th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, poses for a photo May 2, 2019, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. Zuffelato has been serving as a firefighter since 1992 i More
Airman 1st Class Mariel Bebe (left), 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, prepares to load a pallet onto a C-130H at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. May 3, 2019. More
A child tours the inside of a C-130 H Hercules aircraft during the 2nd Annual Deployment Discovery Day, May 11, 2019 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, Conn. Deployment Discovery Day is an joint event hosted b More
Airman 1st Class Alex Pichardo, 103rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron isochronal crew chief, walks through a C-130H undergoing an isochronal inspection at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. May 1 More
Connecticut Air National Guard Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen present the colors to begin the Connecticut Armed Forces Day Luncheon at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, Conn. May 17, 2019. The annual event More
The Honor Guard assigned to Connecticut National Guard Joint Force Headquarters stand at parade rest while waiting to post the colors for the Connecticut Armed Forces Day Luncheon at the Aqua Turf Club in South More
Connecticut Air National Guard Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen prepare to present the colors at Hartford Yard Goats Military Appreciation Night at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, Conn. May 18, 2019. Held on A More
Airmen assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing marched in a parade in Suffield, Conn., May 27, 2019, to honor fallen troops, prisoners-of-war and those missing-in-action in observance of Memorial Day. The formation More
Capt. Ryan Machalak pins the Army Commendation Medal on Master Sgt. Mitchell Smardz, 103rd Airlift Wing loadmaster and Master Fitness Trainer May 28, 2019 Bradley Air National Guard Base, Conn. Smardz was recog More
Firefighters assigned to the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Connecticut Air National Guard attempt to remove a vehicle off of another vehicle as part of an auto accident scenario during a rescue strike team exe More
Bogies for the Brave hosts a charity golf tournament June 1, 2019 at Hunter Golf Club in Meriden, Connecticut. The event raised money for Post-9/11 veterans, their families, and children of the fallen. (U.S. Ai More
Staff Sgt. Michael Stringer, 103rd Medical Group bioenvironmental engineer, congratulates a field event medal recipient at the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games at Yale University’s Dewitt Cuyler Athlet More
An East Central Georgia Innovative Readiness Training participant adds toppings to a home-cooked meal provided by the local community at Warrenton County High School, Warrenton, Ga. June 19, 2019. East Central More
Senior Airman Haley McLane, 103rd Medical Group dental technician, assists a U.S. Navy Reserve dentist during a procedure at Louisville Academy, Louisville, Ga. during East Central Georgia Innovative Readiness More
Chief Master Sgt. Regina Buckhalter, Air Force Reserve Command chief medical enlisted force manager, presents a coin to Senior Airman Katherine Puza, 103rd Medical Group aerospace medical technician at Burke Co More
East Central Georgia Innovative Readiness Training participants enjoy a meal provided by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at Burke County High School, Waynesboro, Ga. June 20, 2019. East Central Georgia IRT is More
A Uruguayan Army communications specialist shows Lt. Col. Guy Marino, 103rd Air Control Squadron, how their drones operate in Montevideo, Uruguay June 27, 2019. Members of the 103rd Air Control Squadron are in More
Tony Harrington, former Hartford Whalers national anthem singer, performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” before a USL Championship soccer match between Hartford Athletic and Indy Eleven at Dillon Stadium, Hartford, More
National Guardsmen assigned to the New Hampshire Army National Guard and the New Hampshire and Connecticut Air National Guard face violent protesters in a simulated public disturbance during the PATRIOT North More
Master Sgt. Justin Taylor, 118th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, completes a preflight inspection on a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing, Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. A More
A spice brown Security Forces patch identifies a team of defenders from the 103rd Security Forces Squadron competing in the Connecticut SWAT Challenge in Simsbury, Conn. Aug. 14, 2019. The competition brings to More
Staff Sgt. Kaitlin Cardello, 118th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, shows cell phone video of a Connecticut Air National Guard C-130H Hercules airdrop mission to Maj. Gen. Miguel Giordano, Uruguayan Army, and Col. More
Staff Sgt. Zachary Crawford, poses for photo September 7, 2019, in the 103rd SFS classroom after interview. Crawford obtained his degree in criminal justice and plans to continue his career in law enforcement w More
Firefighters from the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron respond to the fuel cell and corrosion control facility during a confined space rescue exercise at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Sept. 8 More
A steel beam from the World Trade Center stands during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Connecticut Firefighter’s Memorial, Windsor Locks, Conn. Sept. 11, 2019. The annual ceremony honors all of the innocent peo More
Lt. Col. John Saunders, 103rd Operations Group commander, presents the 118th Airlift Squadron coin to Jadiel Aponte, 103rd Airlift Wing honorary Pilot for a Day, during the wing’s annual Pilot for a Day event a More
Students and faculty of the Jumoke SMaRT Academy pose after the signing of the memorandum of understanding with the Starbase program, Connecticut National Guard, and Civil Air Patrol Sept. 19, 2019 in Hartford, More
An American Red Cross van parked outside of a blood donation station, September 26, 2019 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Members of the 103rd Airlift Wing partnered with the American Red More
Airman 1st Class Andrew Batchelor, 103rd Medical Group aerospace medical technician, and Senior Airman Kayla Walsh, 103rd Medical Group health services technician, apply Tactical Combat Casualty Care to a patie More
Pictured: Fire Engine 54, October 30, 2019 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Fire Engine 54 was operated by firefighters stationed at Bradley Air National Guard Base, in response to a B-17 More
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont shakes hands with Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wing, stationed at Bradley Air National Guard Base, and Soldiers of the 14th Civil Support Team out of Camp Hartnell in Windsor Lo More
A C-130H Hercules assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing releases cargo at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass. Nov. 2, 2019. Local airdrop missions keep 103rd Operations Group aircrews and 103rd Logistics Re More
Chief Master Sgt. Robert Cross, Connecticut Air National Guard fire chief, dons his fire helmet at the Bradley Air National Guard Fire Station Nov. 3, 2019 East Granby, Conn. Bradley firefighters provide mutual More
Senior Airman Thomas Bourgault, 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, checks under the hood of a pickup truck at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Nov. 3, 2019. Ve More
Connecticut National Guard leaders greet Air National Guardsmen upon their return to Bradley Air National Guard Base from a deployment to Kuwait, November 5, 2019, in East Granby, Conn. Members of the 103rd Air More
Maj. Vincenzo Gallo of the 103rd Airlift Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard, speaks to cadets assigned to Air Force ROTC Detachment 009 at Yale University, during a panel discussion, November 14, 2019. The di More
Staff Sgt. Bryan Hannon, 103rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, de-ices a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Dec. 2, 2019. De-icin More
Staff Sgt. Max Feinstein, 103rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, monitors the refueling of a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. Ja More
United States Senator Richard Blumenthal addresses Airmen assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing’s Operations and Maintenance Groups during a Freedom Salute Ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, More
Airmen of the 103rd Airlift Wing board a C-130 Jan. 5, 2020, at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. The 103rd Airlift conducted a base-wide exercise to prepare Airmen for deployment. (U.S. Air N More
Carissa Peckrul, a Health360, Inc. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor, teaches an MHFA certification course to members of the Connecticut Air National Guard, January 15, 2020 at Bradley Air National Guar More
Tech. Sgt. Trenton Zanow, 118th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, goes through pre-flight checklists in the cockpit of a C-130H Hercules assigned to the 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Air National Guard Base, Ea More
Master Sgt. Ian McMahon (second from right), 103rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief and combatives instructor, teaches a maneuver during an informal jiu-jitsu session at Bradley Air National Guard Base, Ea More
Airman 1st Class Zainab James (left) and Airman Basic Andre Minnis, 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialists, prepare deliveries to organizations at Bradley Air National Guard Base, More
Senior Airman Megan Murray, customer service representative assigned to the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron checks an aircraft part for defects March 1, 2020, on Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, More
Tech. Sgt. Cameron Dunn, 118th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, goes through startup procedures wearing aircrew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) equipment outside a C-130H Hercules during a large-scale More
A woman and child view an F-84 Thunderjet static display at the annual "Women Take Flight" event held at the New England Air Museum , Windsor Locks, Connecticut, March 7, 2020. The aircraft was assigned to the More
Sgt. Maj. Ray Hite (left) and Cpl. Daniel Moura, 1st Company Governor’s Foot Guard, organize equipment for a Connecticut Department of Public Health 25-bed mobile field hospital at Camp Hartell, Windsor Locks, More
Senior Airman Nate Stegmaier, 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical journeyman, sets up an Alaskan Small Shelter System at the Newington VA Clinic in Newington, Connecticut March 27, 2020. Airmen from the Co More
Sgt. Evan Dupree, 1048th Medium Truck Company transportation specialist, organizes boxes containing personal protective equipment at a warehouse in New Britain, Connecticut, March 30, 2020. The Connecticut Nati More
Soldiers assigned to the Connecticut National Guard, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment receive a mission briefing at the Middletown Armed Forces Reserve Center, March 31, 2020, Middletown, C More
Airman 1st Class Egypt Santos (left), 103rd Mission Support Group administration specialist, and Senior Airman Corey Beecher, 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, offload U.S. Depar More
Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, The Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard, speaks with Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont regarding the Connecticut National Guard’s actions in support of the state’s response to t More
Members of the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard work with members of the Connecticut State Guard to construct a rapidly deployable tent at Middlesex Hospital, April 1, 2020, Middletown, Connecticut. The More
Members of the Connecticut Army National Guard destribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), April 2, 2020, New Britain, Connecticut. The soldiers distributed the PPE to healthcare professionals and nursing h More
Staff Sgt. Carley Dolan, 103rd Medical Group, asks a series of screening questions to an Airman entering Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Connecticut, April 6, 2020. Airmen from the 103rd Medical More
Airmen from the 103rd Air Control Squadron set up Alaskan Small Shelter System tents at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, April 8, 2020. Connecticut National Guard Soldiers and Airmen set up 200 beds More
U.S. Army Spc. Mark Taylor, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment, organizes face shields for personal protective equipment orders at the New Britain Armory in New Britain, Connecticut, April 9, 2020. Soldiers from the Con More
Soldiers and Airmen from the Connecticut National Guard set up field hospital beds at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, April 11, 2020. The site will contain over 600 beds and serve as More
Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wing load boxes of personal protective equipment onto a truck at the North Haven Recreation Center in North Haven, Connecticut, April 14, 2020. The Connecticut National Guard assis More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Onofrio, 103rd Air Control Squadron electrical power production specialist, operates a generator at a COVID-19 drive-through testing site operated by the State of Connecticut and More
Airmen from the 103rd Security Forces Squadron offload field hospital beds at Kaiser Hall at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, April 21, 2020. Soldiers and Airmen from the Connec More
Airman 1st Class Arielle Robles, 103rd Maintenance Group administration specialist, helps set up recovery center beds at Kaiser Hall at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, April 21 More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. David Miller, 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, directs traffic at a PPE distribution site in West Hartford, Connecticut, April 22, 2020. The Connecticut National Guard is su More
A health care professional watches the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, fly over Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecti More
Members of the Hartford Fire Department distribute personal protective equipment to essential small businesses at the Hartford Public Safety Complex in Hartford, Connecticut, April 29, 2020. The PPE was provide More
A Soldier assigned to the Connecticut National Guard's 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group (TASMG) conducts weapons qualification training using an Engagement Support Trainer system at Camp Nett, More