Tech. Sgt. Matt Sanchez, a crew chief assigned to the
Tech. Sgt. Matt Sanchez, a crew chief assigned to the 149th Maintenance Group, Air National Guard, gets some shade before his F-16 Fighting Falcon launch at Natal Air Force in Brazil, Nov. 22, 2018. (Air Nation... More
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, performs air-to-air drills in an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 25 near Čáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic during Sk... More
Master Sgt. Jason Willis, assigned to the 149th Maintenance
Master Sgt. Jason Willis, assigned to the 149th Maintenance Group, Air National Guard, recovers an F-16 Fighting Falcon onto a Brazilian Air Force apron at Natal, Brazil, Nov. 16, 2018. Members of the 149th Fig... More
Col. Adam Mercier, 12th Air Force Guard Advisor, attends
Col. Adam Mercier, 12th Air Force Guard Advisor, attends DV Day during CRUZEX Nov. 25, 2018, at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
A JAS-39 Gripen pilot from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
A JAS-39 Gripen pilot from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, performs air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
JAS-39 Gripen pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
JAS-39 Gripen pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, perform air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
Staff Sgt. Levi Magda, assigned to the 149th Fighter
Staff Sgt. Levi Magda, assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, performs calisthenics between obstacles during the obstacle course challenge of the Texas Military Department’s Best Warrior Competition held at Camp S... More
Brig. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, the Texas Military Department's
Brig. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, the Texas Military Department's Deputy Adjutant General for Air, speaks to Mr. William Popp, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. mission to Brazil, and Col. Lorenzo Harris, the Military A... More
JAS-39 Gripen pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
JAS-39 Gripen pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, perform air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
Staff Sgt. Sef Solis, a crew chief assigned to the
Staff Sgt. Sef Solis, a crew chief assigned to the 149th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gets egress training before his incentive ride from Master Sgt. Louis Soriano, assigned to the 149th Aircrew Flight Equipm... More
U.S. representatives pose for a group photo in front
U.S. representatives pose for a group photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil, Nov. 25, 2018. Various military representatives from the U.S. toured the Brazilian base with le... More
Brig. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, the Texas Military Department's
Brig. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, the Texas Military Department's deputy adjutant general for Air, talks to Mr. William Popp, to Mr. William Popp, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. mission to Brazil, during the #CRUXEX... More
JAS-39 Gripen pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
JAS-39 Gripen pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, perform air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
Master Sgt. Carlos Gil, assigned to the 149th Fighter
Master Sgt. Carlos Gil, assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing’s maintenance group, gets briefed by Lt. Col. Louis Davenport, an F-16 Fighter Wing instructor pilot, before his incentive ride June 25 at Čáslav Air B... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Hinojosa, a crew chief assigned to
Staff Sgt. Daniel Hinojosa, a crew chief assigned to the 149th Maintenance Group, Air National Guard, recovers an F-16 Fighting Falcon onto a Brazilian Air Force apron at Natal, Brazil, Nov. 16, 2018. Members o... More
Lt. Col. Adam Turner, an F-16 instructor pilot assigned
Lt. Col. Adam Turner, an F-16 instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, prepares Master Sgt. Mary Watkins, assigned to the... More
Two L-159 ALCA pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
Two L-159 ALCA pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, perform air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
A JAS-39 Gripen pilot from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
A JAS-39 Gripen pilot from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, performs air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
Maj. Derek Pegg, an instructor pilot assigned to the
Maj. Derek Pegg, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, prepares for takeoff Nov.19 at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil during CRUZEX 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. ... More
Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Quinonez, a crew chief assigned
Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Quinonez, a crew chief assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, completes his incentive ride June 25 t Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech... More
Maintainers from the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National
Maintainers from the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, work as a team to perform interim maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Čáslav Air Base,... More
Air National Guard members assigned to the 149th Fighter
Air National Guard members assigned to the 149th Fighter Wings’s maintenance group, perform a foreign object debris walk at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, June 22, during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard... More
Texas and Nebraska National Guard and Czech Air Force
Texas and Nebraska National Guard and Czech Air Force leaders watch the jets take off at Čáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt Mindy Bloem)
Maj. Jason Ulibarri, an instructor pilot assigned to
Maj. Jason Ulibarri, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, climbs the ladder of his F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff Nov. 22 at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil during CRU... More
Staff Sgt. Chris Stanich, a crew chief assigned to
Staff Sgt. Chris Stanich, a crew chief assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, attaches a tow bar at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, Jun... More
Col. Timothy Madden, 149th Fighter Wing commander,
Col. Timothy Madden, 149th Fighter Wing commander, Air National Guard, begins take-off at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, June 29, at the close of Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
Maj. Wes Killian, an instructor pilot assigned to the
Maj. Wes Killian, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, prepares for takeoff Nov. 23 at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil during CRUZEX 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech... More
Lt. Col. Sean Penrod and Col. Raul Rosario, F-16 fighter
Lt. Col. Sean Penrod and Col. Raul Rosario, F-16 fighter pilots from the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, watch the jets take off June 29 at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic. (Air National Guard photo by ... More
Lt. Col. Adam Turner, an F-16 instructor pilot assigned
Lt. Col. Adam Turner, an F-16 instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, talks maintenance members at Čáslav Air Base, Czec... More
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing,
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, line the apron at Natal Air Force Base in Natal, Brazil, Nov. 16, 2018. Members of the 149th FW will be participating in CRUZEX 2018, a... More
Senior Master Sgt. Toby Henderson, assigned to the
Senior Master Sgt. Toby Henderson, assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing's Safety Office, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, secures equipment at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Re... More
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing,
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, participates in an international press panel which included representatives from seven other countries for CRUZEX 2018 at Natal Air Fo... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot
U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sanchez, a crew chief with the 149 FW, share a laugh before takeoff No... More
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Operations
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Operations Group, Air National Guard, performs air-to-air drills June 25 near Čáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo b... More
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, prepares for takeoff Nov.19 at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil during CRUZEX 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tec... More
Tech. Sgt. Frank Quijano, a crew chief assigned to
Tech. Sgt. Frank Quijano, a crew chief assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Čáslav ... More
Gunfighters participate in Sky Avenger 2018
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Operations Group, Air National Guard, gives the Gunfighter salute to another F-16 fighter pilot at Čáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic June 29 during Sky Avenger 2018... More
Chief Master Sgt. Caesar Acosta, superintendent for
Chief Master Sgt. Caesar Acosta, superintendent for the 149th Maintenance Group’s equipment maintenance flight, and Senior Master Sgt. Edward Serrano, assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing’s Maintenance Squadron, ... More
Two L-159 ALCA pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
Two L-159 ALCA pilots from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, perform air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, talks to Staff Sgt. Chris Stanich, a crew chief with the 149th FW, Nov.19 at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil during... More
A JAS-39 Gripen pilot from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
A JAS-39 Gripen pilot from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, performs air-to-air drills June 25 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 149th Fighter Wing,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, prepares for takeoff at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, June 21, during Sky Ave... More
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to
Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, performs air-to-air drills in an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 25 near Čáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic during Sk... More
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing,
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, line the apron at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, June 15, 2018. Members of the unit are there to participate in Sky Avenger, a bila... More
Brig. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, the Texas Military Department's
Brig. Gen. Dawn Ferrell, the Texas Military Department's deputy adjutant general for Air, and Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, tour the various aircraft on display for CRUXEX 2018, Nov. 2... More
Senior Airman Orlando Duarte, an aircraft mechanic
Senior Airman Orlando Duarte, an aircraft mechanic assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, watches aircraft taking off June 20 at Čáslav ... More
Tech. Sgt. Rick Smith, assigned to the 149th Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Rick Smith, assigned to the 149th Maintenance Group’s avionics shop, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, performs a radio communications check at Čáslav Air B... More
Tech. Sgt. Chris Stanich, assigned to the 149th Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Chris Stanich, assigned to the 149th Maintenance Group, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, shows 1st Lt. Jan Brzon, assigned to the Czech air force, how an F... More
Various military representatives from the U.S. toured
Various military representatives from the U.S. toured Natal Air Force Base in Brazil Nov. 25 with leadership from at least eight partner nations across the globe during #CRUZEX2018. The joint air exercise is ho... More
Tech. Sgt. Chris Wilson, a crew chief from the 149th
Tech. Sgt. Chris Wilson, a crew chief from the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, begins the shut down process on an F-16 Fighting Falcon after it lands at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, June 15, 2... More
A JAS-39 Gripen from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic,
A JAS-39 Gripen from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, takes off June 21 during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)
U.S. Air Force Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, shows the F-16 Fighting Falcon to various military representatives from the U.S. during CRUZEX 2018 at Natal Air ... More
Lt. Col. Corey Hermesch from the 149th Fighter Wing,
Lt. Col. Corey Hermesch from the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, lands an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, June 15, 2018, to participate in Sky Avenger, a bilateral, close ... More
Maj. Russell Burkhard, an instructor pilot assigned
Maj. Russell Burkhard, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, prepares for takeoff Nov. 20 at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil during CRUZEX 2018. (Air National Guard photo by... More
Crew chiefs assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air
Crew chiefs assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon to an equipment station to perform an aviation check at Č... More
Senior Airman Orlando Duarte, an engine mechanic assigned
Senior Airman Orlando Duarte, an engine mechanic assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, secures equipment at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Repu... More
A maintenance member assigned to the 149th Fighter
A maintenance member assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, repairs a tire on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic... More
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Operations
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Operations Group, Air National Guard, performs air-to-air drills June 25 near Čáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic during Sky Avenger 2018. (Air National Guard photo b... More
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing,
Col. Raul Rosario, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, participates in an international press panel which included representatives from seven other countries for CRUZEX 2018 at Natal Air Fo... More
(Right) Master Sgt. Louis Soriano, assigned to the
(Right) Master Sgt. Louis Soriano, assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing’s aircrew flight equipment section, gives Tech. Sgt. Tony Phetnavong, assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing’s weapons shop, egress training on ... More