U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Grotbo serves as the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Grotbo serves as the 182nd Air Support Operations Group assistant director of operations at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill. On March 29, 2013, Capt. Grotbo ran in the worldwide T... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director of
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard, speaks with 182nd Airlift Wing Airmen during an All Call, Peoria, Ill., October 14, 2018. During the talk Rice answered questions and e... More
Color guard members with the 182nd Airlift Wing and
Color guard members with the 182nd Airlift Wing and 183rd Fighter Wing salute after posting the United States military service and national flags at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening n... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Julio Sanchez, C-130 navigator
U.S. Air Force Capt. Julio Sanchez, C-130 navigator with the 169th Airlift Squadron, welcomes Civil Air Patrol cadets to the 182nd Airlift Wing before their tour in Peoria, Ill., May 2, 2015. The Peoria and Blo... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander of Air Mobility Command, awards the rank of senior master sergeant to Master Sgt. Brian J. Lovingood, services specialist with the 182nd Force Support Squadron... More
The celebrated Logan-Duffy trophy that honors the best
The celebrated Logan-Duffy trophy that honors the best rifle marskmanship team between two competing historic Army National Guard infantry regiments, the 69th Infantry from New York and the 182nd Infantry from ... More
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the Commander and First Sergeant on the handheld 60mm launcher.
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the Commander and First Sergeant on the handheld 60mm launcher.
A loadmaster with the 169th Airlift Squadron, marshals
A loadmaster with the 169th Airlift Squadron, marshals a Humvee down a C-130 ramp during training at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill., Aug. 1, 2015. The training was conducted to ensure that the loadmasters... More
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift Wing, Montana’s 120th Airlift Wing, Connecticut’s 103rd Airlift Wing and Texas’ 317th Airlift Group sit on the 182 AW apron in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 29, 2015. T... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron preapre to combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capa... More
From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgts. Carrie L. Gatz
From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgts. Carrie L. Gatz and Amy S. Morys, both instrumentalists with the 566th Air Force Band, perform "All About That Bass" at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference o... More
Recruiters and their student flight trainees pose after
Recruiters and their student flight trainees pose after swearing-in on the hockey rink at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Ill., March 7, 2015. Student flight is an initiative to prepare new enlistees for mil... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director of
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard, discusses military service with Airman 1st Class Alexa Vamvakos, commander support staff for the 168th ASOS squadron during an All Call... More
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules sits parked during
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules sits parked during a visit to the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Aug. 24, 2014. The Illinois Air National Guard has teamed with the Republic of Poland’s air force since Ju... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy McAlister and
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy McAlister and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Air... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capa... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Adams and fellow Tactical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Adams and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Win... More
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules is seen next to a
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules is seen next to a U.S. Air Force C-130 after arriving at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Aug. 24, 2014. The Illinois Air National Guard has teamed with the Republic of ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark J. Pickerill, a combat
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark J. Pickerill, a combat arms instructor with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates a proper sight alignment on an M9 pistol in Peoria, Ill., Feb. 7, 2015. Combat arms in... More
Airmen with the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois National
Airmen with the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois National Guard, practice medical triage environment skills during a full-spectrum readiness exercise at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Nov. 3, 2018. Full-sp... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Barton W. Welker, commander of
U.S. Air Force Col. Barton W. Welker, commander of the 182nd Maintenance Group, greets Polish air force Maj. Jaroslaw Gozdalski, C-130 aircraft commander, after a Polish C-130 Hercules arrives at the 182nd Airl... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Dixon, internal security
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Dixon, internal security response team leader with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, patrols the flight line during second shift at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Ap... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield and fellow
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Dixon, a security
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Dixon, a security forces specialist with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, conducts a spark test on his Taser X26 before working his second-shift post at the 182nd Airlift Wi... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carrie L. Gatz, an instrumentalist
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carrie L. Gatz, an instrumentalist with the 566th Air Force Band, sings "Shake It Off" at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening night in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 28, 20... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Curtin and fellow Tactical
U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Curtin and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Wing in... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan Curtin serves as the operations
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan Curtin serves as the operations officer in charge at the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill. On March 29, 2013, Capt. Curtin ran in the worldwi... More
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift Wing, Montana’s 120th Airlift Wing, Connecticut’s 103rd Airlift Wing and Texas’ 317th Airlift Group sit on the 182 AW apron in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 29, 2015. T... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan A. Sanford, a security
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan A. Sanford, a security forces specialist with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, checks to make sure his M4 carbine’s chamber is empty before arming up for second shift at t... More
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the Commander and First Sergeant on the handheld 60mm launcher.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryan M. Miller, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryan M. Miller, commander of the 566th Air Force Band, conducts the band during a performance at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening night in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 28, ... More
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the Commander and First Sergeant on the handheld 60mm launcher.
U.S. Air Force Col. Cory Reid, commander of the 182nd
U.S. Air Force Col. Cory Reid, commander of the 182nd Mission Support Group, drops the puck at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Ill., March 7, 2015. Reid later swore-in new Illinois Air National Guard recruit... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matisynn C. Ciardini,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matisynn C. Ciardini, a fuels specialist with the 182nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, hands a naval aviator the fuel receipt for his E-2C Hawkeye at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peo... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patricia Starks, left,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patricia Starks, left, and Master Sgt. Jose Castro finish their first lap of the second annual Tactical Air Control Party Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Wing... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary A. Sidders, a
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary A. Sidders, a loadmaster with the 169th Airlift Squadron, performs maintenance during training at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill., Aug. 1, 2015. The training was conduc... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul U. Holzen Jr., an
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Paul U. Holzen Jr., an instrumentalist with the 566th Air Force Band, plays the saxophone during a performance at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening night in P... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Blake A. Pumphrey, head
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Blake A. Pumphrey, head of mobility and resources at the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates a Taser X26 spark test for Civil Air Patrol cadets at the 182nd Airlift Wing in P... More
A Civil Air Patrol cadet reads the nomenclature of
A Civil Air Patrol cadet reads the nomenclature of a security forces squadron M4 carbine at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 2, 2015. The Peoria and Bloomington cadets toured the Air National Guard b... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an installation entry controller with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, watches an aircraft take off during second shift at the 182nd Airlift Wing main gate in P... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Peter E. Miller, a color
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Peter E. Miller, a color guard member with the 182nd Airlift Wing, salutes after posting the United States Army flag at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening nig... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicolas Menz and fellow
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicolas Menz and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift ... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a briefing before combating a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighte... More
Cyberwarrior home from Liberia, Ebola free
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin M. Springsteen, a cyber transport systems specialist with the 264th Combat Communications Squadron, visits his home unit in Peoria, Ill., Dec. 9, 2014, after returning from a ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett T. Williamson,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett T. Williamson, fire protection specialist at the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, explains the functions of various firefighting gear to Civil Air Patrol cadets at the 182n... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander of Air Mobility Command, greets Airmen of the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., April 11, 2015. The wing has both state and federal missions. Day-to-day oper... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Blake A. Pumphrey, head
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Blake A. Pumphrey, head of mobility and resources at the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, explains the function of an M4 carbine to Civil Air Patrol cadets at the 182nd Airlift Wing in... More
Airmen with the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois National
Airmen with the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois National Guard, practice medical triage environment skills during a full-spectrum readiness exercise at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Nov. 3, 2018. Full-sp... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield and fellow
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the Commander and First Sergeant on the handheld 60mm launcher.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryan M. Miller, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryan M. Miller, commander of the 566th Air Force Band, conducts the band during a performance at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening night in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 28, ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett T. Williamson,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett T. Williamson, fire protection specialist at the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, answers questions from Civil Air Patrol cadets at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., ... More
Airmen with the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois National
Airmen with the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois National Guard, practice medical triage environment skills during a full-spectrum readiness exercise at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Nov. 3, 2018. Full-sp... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel McDonough, the commander
U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel McDonough, the commander of the 182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, completes the final steps of a Contamination Control Area during a full-spectrum readiness exercise at... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Adams and fellow Tactical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Adams and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Win... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Daniel P. Svymbersky,
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Daniel P. Svymbersky, aircrew flight equipment superintendent at the 182nd Operations Support Squadron, explains a flak vest to Civil Air Patrol cadets at the 182nd Airlift Win... More
Senior Master Sgt. Jack Taylor retires after 34 years
Current and former members of the 182nd Force Support Squadron are seen with Senior Master Sgt. Jack M. Taylor (bottom, second from left) at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Dec. 10, 2014. Taylor is plan... More
Joint exercise promotes readiness amidst worldwide pandemic
U.S. Army Alaska jumpers conduct jump refresher training at a simulated deployed environment in rural Alaska, July 19, 2020. The 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, and the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher G. Kurtz,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher G. Kurtz, a cyber-systems operations specialist with the 264th Combat Communications Squadron, sits in a helicopter in this undated photo. Kurtz dropped out of high scho... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield oversees
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield oversees the start of the second annual Tactical Air Control Party Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., March 28, 2013. Airman ... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Peggy K. Miller, an
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Peggy K. Miller, an instrumentalist with the 566th Air Force Band, sings "Alright, OK, You Win" during a performance at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening nigh... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an installation entry controller with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, patrols the 182nd Airlift Wing main gate in Peoria, Ill., during second shift April 8, 20... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Peter E. Miller,
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Peter E. Miller, a color guard member with the 182nd Airlift Wing, prepares to post the United States Air Force flag at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference open... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan Curtin, right, embraces former
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan Curtin, right, embraces former Tech. Sgt. Jeb Corley after the Tactical Air Control Party Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., March 29, 2013. Bo... More
A C-130 Hercules rests under a lunar eclipse at the
A C-130 Hercules rests under a lunar eclipse at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Oct. 8, 2014. The celestial event happened when the moon moved into Earth’s shadow. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staf... More
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift Wing, Connecticut’s 103rd Airlift Wing and Texas’ 317th Airlift Group sit on the 182 AW apron in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 29, 2015. The Hercules is capable of taki... More
Capt. Michael Bouchard, commander, 182nd Engineer Company
Capt. Michael Bouchard, commander, 182nd Engineer Company and 1st Sgt. Glenn Bona stand at their unit flag as the 182nd assumes responsibility of current battle space during a Transfer of Authority ceremony.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander of Air Mobility Command, speaks to the Airmen of the 182nd Airlift Wing during a visit to Peoria, Ill., April 11, 2015. The wing has both state and federal mis... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Krysta Theobald runs one of five miles
U.S. Army Sgt. Krysta Theobald runs one of five miles during the second annual Tactical Air Control Party Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., March 28, 2013. Sixty-two r... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield and fellow
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Canfield and fellow Tactical Air Control Party specialists flip a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Dixon, internal security
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Dixon, internal security response team leader with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, patrols the flight line during second shift at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Ap... More
U.S. Air Force firefighter Staff Sgt. Taylor Webb gives
U.S. Air Force firefighter Staff Sgt. Taylor Webb gives a thumbs up while en route to combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. He and other firefighter... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Julio Sanchez, C-130 navigator
U.S. Air Force Capt. Julio Sanchez, C-130 navigator with the 169th Airlift Squadron, explains to Civil Air Patrol cadets the 182nd Airlift Wing’s mission in Peoria, Ill., May 2, 2015. The Peoria and Bloomington... More
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift
C-130 Hercules aircraft from Illinois’ 182nd Airlift Wing, Montana’s 120th Airlift Wing, Connecticut’s 103rd Airlift Wing and Texas’ 317th Airlift Group sit on the 182 AW apron in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 29, 2015. T... More
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the
Members of the 1st of the 182nd infantry train the Commander and First Sergeant on the handheld 60mm launcher.
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, left, the commander
U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, left, the commander of Air Mobility Command, speaks with Maintenance Group Commander Col. Barton W. Welker at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., April 11, 2015. The win... More
1-182 60mm training, US Army Photo
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an installation entry controller with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, works second shift at the 182nd Airlift Wing main gate in Peoria, Ill., April 8, 2015. Se... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott J. Pericak, an installation entry controller with the 182nd Security Forces Squadron, watches the outbound lane during second shift at the 182nd Airlift Wing main gate in Peor... More
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules (left) parks during
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules (left) parks during a visit to the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Aug. 24, 2014. The Illinois Air National Guard has teamed with the Republic of Poland’s air force since J... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. and Tactical Air Control
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. and Tactical Air Control Party specialist Nathan Adams flips a 230-pound tractor tire across the final lap of the TACP Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Pe... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William L. Wheeler, commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William L. Wheeler, commander of the 168th Air Support Operations Squadron, poses at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Oct. 17, 2014. Wheeler came to Peoria in 1990 as a candidate ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Grant, right, a knowledge
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Grant, right, a knowledge operations management specialist at the 182nd Mission Support Group, receives the CIAN Military Moment award during the Peoria Rivermen Air National Gu... More
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules taxis onto the apron
A Polish air force C-130 Hercules taxis onto the apron at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Aug. 24, 2014. The Illinois Air National Guard has teamed with the Republic of Poland’s air force since July 199... More
Loadmasters with the 169th Airlift Squadron attach
Loadmasters with the 169th Airlift Squadron attach a Humvee to a winch down aboard a C-130 Hercules during training at the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Ill., Aug. 1, 2015. The training was conducted to ensure th... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
Polish air force Lt. Przemyslaw Milinski (kneeling),
Polish air force Lt. Przemyslaw Milinski (kneeling), a C-130 co-pilot, coordinates unloading equipment from his C-130 Hercules after arriving at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., Aug. 24, 2014. The Illino... More
From left, Polish air force Capt. Tomasz Prezecherski
From left, Polish air force Capt. Tomasz Prezecherski and Maj. Jaroslaw Gozdalski, both C-130 aircrew members, and U.S. Air Force Col. Barton W. Welker and Lt. Col. Bruce W. Bennett, both of the 182nd Airlift W... More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron combat a kerosene-based JP-8 jet fuel fire at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., May 13, 2013. The firefighters tested the capabilities of... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryan M. Miller, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryan M. Miller, commander of the 566th Air Force Band, conducts the band at the Illinois Music Educators Association conference opening night in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 28, 2015. The 566th AFB s... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlie Grunloh stands at
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlie Grunloh stands at the starting line of the second annual Tactical Air Control Party Association 24 Hour Run Challenge at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Ill., March 29, 2013. ... More