Task Force West Commander, Col. Stephanie Samenus,
Task Force West Commander, Col. Stephanie Samenus, Vice Wing Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing, promotes Matthew Nickerson to Staff Sgt. during a ceremony in Sioux City. Nickerson, a chemical, biological, rad... More
Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten, Security Forces Operations
Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten, Security Forces Operations Superintendent, 185th Air Refueling Wing sits next to his wife Capt. Ashley Patten, KC-135 Pilot, 185th ARW during a surprise promotion ceremony in Sio... More
An MQ-1 Predator Drone sits in front of a hanger at
An MQ-1 Predator Drone sits in front of a hanger at the 185th Air Refueling Wing after getting a new coat of paint in Sioux City on July 2, 2020. The 185th paint facility recieved the MQ-1 to prepare and apply ... More
An MQ-1 Predator Drone sits in front of a hanger at
An MQ-1 Predator Drone sits in front of a hanger at the 185th Air Refueling Wing after getting a new coat of paint in Sioux City on July 2, 2020. The 185th paint facility recieved the MQ-1 to prepare and apply ... More
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa Air National Guard, speaks to Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing at the Test Iowa testing site in Sioux City. Soldiers and Airmen assisted the Iowa Departm... More
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant General-Readiness, speaks with Lt. Col. De Pennings, testing site Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, and Command Master Chief Joe Donova... More
Members of Task Force West tour a F-16 Fighting Falcon
Members of Task Force West tour a F-16 Fighting Falcon at the Air National Guard paint facility in Sioux City on June 17, 2020. Task Force West has served throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by providing manpower,... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Hjelmstad, Command Senior
Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Hjelmstad, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Iowa National Guard, speaks to Senior Master Sgt. Misty McNamara, In Flight Refueling Specialist or Boom Operator, 185th Air Refueling Wing, I... More
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator,
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator, 2168 Transportation Company backs a M915 truck to the Food Bank of the Heartland in Omaha, Neb. on May 7, 2020. Soldiers transported food in a refrigerated tra... More
Members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing receive a class
Members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing receive a class on hand and arm signals to back up a semi truck and trailer by Sgt. Taylor Tennapel, Motor Transport Operator, 2168th Transportation Company, Iowa Army Na... More
Capt. Ashley Patten, KC-135 Pilot, 185th Air Refueling
Capt. Ashley Patten, KC-135 Pilot, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard presents flowers to her husband Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten after getting promoted during a surprise ceremony in Sioux City on ... More
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant General-Readiness, speaks with Lt. Col. De Pennings, testing site Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard during the opening of the Test Iowa ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 120th
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Re... More
Maj. Neil Daniels, Officer in Charge, Task Force West,
Maj. Neil Daniels, Officer in Charge, Task Force West, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Col. Stephanie Samenus, Commander, Task Force West, 185th Air Refueling Wing, and a member of the call cen... More
An Army Medic from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,
An Army Medic from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, assist nurses from the Iowa Department of Public Health to test for COVID-19 on May 16, 2020. Test Iowa is a joint e... More
Members of the Neb. National Guard break down boxes
Members of the Neb. National Guard break down boxes and load them into a cardboard baler to recycle at the Food Bank of the Heartland in Omaha, Neb. on May 7, 2020. The Iowa National Guard delivered food to the... More
Col. Derek Adams, left, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat
Col. Derek Adams, left, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Command Chief Master Sgt. Joe Donovan, center, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Stephanie Samenus, right, Task Force West Comman... More
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble a mobile office trailer after testing it for functionality and serviceability in Sioux City. This shelter can be transported and rapidly deployed to serve as a... More
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa Air National Guard, speaks to Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing at the Test Iowa testing site in Sioux City. Soldiers and Airmen assisted the Iowa Departm... More
A member of the American Legion Riders waits to escort
A member of the American Legion Riders waits to escort Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment from the National Guard Armory through town in a parade after a send off ceremony to show support for their d... More
Col. Derek Adams, right, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat
Col. Derek Adams, right, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Regiment, Army National Guard returns a salute from Senior Airment Tristan Moffitt, left, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard ... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment conducted a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeMars on June 1, 2020.... More
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa Air National Guard, speaks to Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing at the Test Iowa testing site in Sioux City. Soldiers and Airmen assisted the Iowa Departm... More
Airman 1st Class Ciara Tullis, 185th Air Refueling
Airman 1st Class Ciara Tullis, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, gives the proper hand and arm signals to back up a semi truck and trailer after a class at the Air Base in Sioux City on June 10, 202... More
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander,
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander, Iowa Army National Guard, visits with Airman from the 185th Air Refueling Wing at a Test Iowa site in Storm Lake on June 30, 2020. Task Force Highlander combin... More
Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten Security Forces Operations
Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten Security Forces Operations Superintendent, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard hugs his son Gabriel after getting promoted during a surprise ceremony in Sioux City on Jun... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment conducted a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeMars on June 1, 2020.... More
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion, complete paperwork to process onto active duty during the COVID-19 response effort. The Iowa National Guard has been activated by the Governor to work alo... More
Col. Derek Adams, left, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat
Col. Derek Adams, left, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, observes Staff Sgt. Jared Watson, a member of the Task Force West call center at the 185th Air Refueling Wing Air Base, Sioux ... More
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion, recieve an in brief to process onto active duty during the COVID-19 response effort. The Iowa National Guard has been activated by the Governor to work al... More
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble a mobile office trailer after testing it for functionality and serviceability in Sioux City. This shelter can be transported and rapidly deployed to serve as a... More
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa Air National Guard, speaks to members of Task Force West after presenting coins of excellence to Service Members. Task Force West has served throughout the COV... More
An MQ-1 Predator Drone gets pushed back to the 185th
An MQ-1 Predator Drone gets pushed back to the 185th Air Refueling Wing's Paint Facility after taking a photo in front of a hanger in Sioux City on July 2, 2020. The 185th paint facility recieved the MQ-1 to pr... More
Lt. Col. Jason Kolacia, Council Bluffs testing site
Lt. Col. Jason Kolacia, Council Bluffs testing site Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, pretends to show a barcode to a staff member from the Iowa Department of Public Health during... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment get on a bus after conducting a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeM... More
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion, complete paperwork to process onto active duty during the COVID-19 response effort. The Iowa National Guard has been activated by the Governor to work alo... More
Capt. Jonathan Bluemke, Medical Operations Officer,
Capt. Jonathan Bluemke, Medical Operations Officer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, shows Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing how to properly wear a surgical mask before assisting with the T... More
Army and Air National Guard leadership visit Task Force
Army and Air National Guard leadership visit Task Force West headquarters at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City on June 17, 2020. Task Force West has served throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by providing... More
Staff Sgt. David Mertz, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air
Staff Sgt. David Mertz, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard prepares to make a call at the COVID-19 call center in Sioux City, Iowa on June 3, 2020. Call centers assist the Iowa Department of Public He... More
An MQ-1 Predator Drone sits in front of a hanger at
An MQ-1 Predator Drone sits in front of a hanger at the 185th Air Refueling Wing after getting a new coat of paint in Sioux City on July 2, 2020. The 185th paint facility recieved the MQ-1 to prepare and apply ... More
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant General-Readiness, speaks with Lt. Col. De Pennings, testing site Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, Col. Stephanie Samenus, Task Force ... More
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator,
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator, 2168 Transportation Company backs a M915 truck to the Food Bank of the Heartland in Omaha, Neb. on May 7, 2020. Soldiers transported food in a refrigerated tra... More
Col. Mark Muckey, Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing,
Col. Mark Muckey, Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing, speaks to family, friends and Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten after his promotion during a surprise ceremony in Sioux City on June 1, 2020. Patten's family ... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment conducted a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeMars on June 1, 2020.... More
A sign for lane one points to a tent for residents
A sign for lane one points to a tent for residents surrounding Storm Lake, Iowa, to get tested for COVID-19 at a pop up "Test Iowa" site on May 16, 2020. Test Iowa is a joint effort from the Iowa Department of ... More
Spc. Kierra Mckernan gets instructions from Iowa Department
Spc. Kierra Mckernan gets instructions from Iowa Department of Health staff before testing for COVID-19 before the opening of the Test Iowa site in Council Bluffs on May 29, 2020. The Iowa National Guard has be... More
Members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing receive a class
Members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing receive a class on hand and arm signals to back up a semi truck and trailer by Sgt. Taylor Tennapel, Motor Transport Operator, 2168th Transportation Company, Iowa Army Na... More
Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten, Security Forces Operations
Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten, Security Forces Operations Superintendent, 185th Air Refueling Wing has his new rank of Senior Master Sgt. "pinned" by his son, Gabriel, as his wife Capt. Ashley Patten, KC-135 P... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment conducted a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeMars on June 1, 2020.... More
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant General-Readiness looks into the Test Iowa COVID-19 testing site tent at Sioux Center on May 27, 2020. The Iowa National Guard has been activated by the Governor to p... More
A LUH-72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion,
A LUH-72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Security and Support lands at the Sioux City Airport to transfer ventilators to Airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing to take to a loc... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment conducted a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeMars on June 1, 2020.... More
Task Force West Commander, Col. Stephanie Samenus,
Task Force West Commander, Col. Stephanie Samenus, Vice Wing Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing, promotes Matthew Nickerson to Staff Sgt. during a ceremony in Sioux City. Nickerson, a chemical, biological, rad... More
Capt. Ashley Patten, KC-135 Pilot, 185th Air Refueling
Capt. Ashley Patten, KC-135 Pilot, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard presents flowers to her husband Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten after getting promoted during a surprise ceremony in Sioux City on ... More
Members of the Neb. National Guard break down boxes
Members of the Neb. National Guard break down boxes and load them into a cardboard baler to recycle at the Food Bank of the Heartland in Omaha, Neb. on May 7, 2020. The Iowa National Guard delivered food to the... More
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant General-Readiness, walks with Lt. Col. De Pennings, testing site Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, and Command Master Chief Joe Donovan... More
A member of the Air National Guard paint facility shows
A member of the Air National Guard paint facility shows a component of the MQ-1 Predator drone to State Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joedy Van Velzen, Iowa Army National Guard, Brig. Gen. Shawn Ford, Deputy ... More
Soldiers from Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion
Soldiers from Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion set up tents in support of the "Test Iowa" site in Denison. The Iowa National Guard assists with traffic flow and logistical support for the drive throug... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment conducted a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeMars on June 1, 2020.... More
Task Force West Commander, Col. Stephanie Samenus,
Task Force West Commander, Col. Stephanie Samenus, Vice Wing Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing, promotes Matthew Nickerson to Staff Sgt. during a ceremony in Sioux City. Nickerson, a chemical, biological, rad... More
A LUH 72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion,
A LUH 72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Security and Support in Waterloo lands at a soccer field at the Western Iowa Technical Community College campus in Sioux City, Iowa on Ma... More
Lt. Col. William Acosta-trejo, Staff Judge Advocate,
Lt. Col. William Acosta-trejo, Staff Judge Advocate, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, gives a JAG brief to the call center on the Air Base in Sioux City on June 12, 2020. Classes have been con... More
A Soldier of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion
A Soldier of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion inspect a tent for deficiencies during the COVID-19 response, Sioux City, IA. Soldiers and Airmen in the Iowa National Guard were called by the Governor t... More
(Left to right) Lt. Col. Debbie Jacobsmeier, Regional
(Left to right) Lt. Col. Debbie Jacobsmeier, Regional Medical Coordination Center Three, Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Sgt. First Class Travis Martin, RMCC 3, Non Commissioned Officer in charge, ... More
A nurse from the Iowa Department of Public Health pretends
A nurse from the Iowa Department of Public Health pretends to administer a test for COVID-19 during a practice drive through on May 16, 2020. Test Iowa is a joint effort from the Iowa Department of Public Healt... More
Soldiers from Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion
Soldiers from Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion direct traffic in support of the "Test Iowa" site in Denison. The Iowa National Guard helps with traffic flow and logistical support for the drive throug... More
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment conducted a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in LeMars on June 1, 2020.... More
LeMars Mayor Dick Kirchoff speaks to members of Troop
LeMars Mayor Dick Kirchoff speaks to members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment in a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operation in support of Operation Enduring Free... More
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander,
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander, Iowa Army National Guard, visits with Airman from the 185th Air Refueling Wing at a Test Iowa site in Storm Lake on June 30, 2020. Task Force Highlander combin... More
A LUH 72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion,
A LUH 72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Security and Support in Waterloo lands at a soccer field at the Western Iowa Technical Community College campus in Sioux City, Iowa on Ma... More
Lt. Col. De Pennings, Test Iowa Officer in Charge,
Lt. Col. De Pennings, Test Iowa Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, speaks to Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant General-Readiness, during the opening of a new Test Iowa COVID-19 testing site ... More
Staff Sgt. David Mertz, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air
Staff Sgt. David Mertz, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard prepares to make a call at the COVID-19 call center in Sioux City, Iowa on June 3, 2020. Call centers assist the Iowa Department of Public He... More
Army and Air National Guard members use tablets and
Army and Air National Guard members use tablets and phones provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health to make calls at the COVID-19 call center in Sioux City, Iowa on June 3, 2020. Call centers assist IDP... More
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander,
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander, Iowa Army National Guard, visits with Capt. Gabe Tramp, Officer in Charge, Test Iowa Council Bluffs, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard at a testing ... More
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion
Soldiers of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion inspect tents for deficiencies during the COVID-19 response, Sioux City, IA. Soldiers and Airmen in the Iowa National Guard were called by the Governor to ... More
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator,
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator, 2168 Transportation Company, helps employees of the Food Bank of Siouxland unload pallets of boxes after delivering them from Cherokee Iowa. These boxes will a... More
Lt. Col. De Pennings, Iowa Test Site Officer in Charge,
Lt. Col. De Pennings, Iowa Test Site Officer in Charge, 185th Air Refueling Wing, recommended Sr. Airman Eric Jeronimo, Personnel Specialist, 185th ARW, to receive a coin for excellence from State Command Chief... More
Lt. Col. DeAnna Pennings, Security Forces Squadron
Lt. Col. DeAnna Pennings, Security Forces Squadron Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Lt. Col. Justin Kolacia, Officer in Charge "Test Iowa' Denison site, 133rd Test Squadron, and Capt. Michael Halbur, Comman... More
Army and Air National Guard leadership visit Task Force
Army and Air National Guard leadership visit Task Force West headquarters at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City on June 17, 2020. Task Force West has served throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by providing... More
Jay Doran a civilian contractor and boom simulator
Jay Doran a civilian contractor and boom simulator manager at the 185th Air Refueling Wing shakes the hand of Judge Jeffrey Poulson, District Court Judge in Sioux City after receiving a coin for his service to ... More
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander,
Col. Mark Coble, Commander, Task Force Highlander, Iowa Army National Guard, visits with Capt. Michael Halbur, Officer in Charge, Test Iowa Storm Lake, Army National Guard and 1st Lt. Matt Wulf, second in charg... More
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant
Brig. Gen. Steve Kremer, Assistant Adjutant General-Readiness speaks to members of Troop C, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment during a send off ceremony as they deploy to U.S. Africa Command area of operatio... More
First Sgt. Alan Pick, Security Forces, 185th Air Refueling
First Sgt. Alan Pick, Security Forces, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard talks to Senior Master Sgt. Greg Patten, Security Forces Operations Superintendent, 185th ARW and his wife Capt. Ashley Patten... More
Iowa National Guard leadership tour a F-16 Fighting
Iowa National Guard leadership tour a F-16 Fighting Falcon after getting painted by the Air National Guard paint facility in Sioux City on June 17, 2020. Leadership toured Task Force West and the 185th Air Refu... More
Jay Doran a civilian contractor and boom simulator
Jay Doran a civilian contractor and boom simulator manager at the 185th Air Refueling Wing shakes the hand of Judge Jeffrey Poulson, District Court Judge in Sioux City after receiving a coin for his service to ... More
A Soldier of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion
A Soldier of Company D, 334th Brigade Support Battalion inspect a tent for deficiencies during the COVID-19 response, Sioux City, IA. Soldiers and Airmen in the Iowa National Guard were called by the Governor t... More
Capt. Jonathan Bluemke, Medical Operations Officer,
Capt. Jonathan Bluemke, Medical Operations Officer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, shows Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing how to properly wear a surgical mask before assisting with the T... More
A LUH 72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion,
A LUH 72 Lakota helicopter from Company A, 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Security and Support in Waterloo lands at a soccer field at the Western Iowa Technical Community College campus in Sioux City, Iowa on Ma... More
Lt. Col. William Acosta-trejo, Staff Judge Advocate,
Lt. Col. William Acosta-trejo, Staff Judge Advocate, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, gives a JAG brief to the call center on the Air Base in Sioux City on June 12, 2020. Classes have been con... More
Maj. Neil Daniels, Officer in Charge, Task Force West,
Maj. Neil Daniels, Officer in Charge, Task Force West, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, recommended Sgt. 1st Class Chris Jorgensen, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, TF West, 2nd BCT, 34th ID,... More
Col. Stephanie Samenus, Commander, Task Force West,
Col. Stephanie Samenus, Commander, Task Force West, 185th Air Refueling Wing plays a game with members of the call center during a visit from the State Command Chaplain. Task Force West has served throughout th... More
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator,
Staff Sgt. Grant Hurley, Motor Transport Operator, 2168 Transportation Company backs a M915 truck to the Food Bank of the Heartland in Omaha, Neb. on May 7, 2020. Soldiers transported food in a refrigerated tra... More
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble a mobile office trailer after testing it for functionality and serviceability in Sioux City. This shelter can be transported and rapidly deployed to serve as a... More
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa
Brig. Gen. Larry Christensen, Chief of Staff, Iowa Air National Guard, speaks to Sgt. Adan Garcia-Marquez after presenting coins of excellence to Service Members. Task Force West has served throughout the COVID... More
Brig. Gen. Shawn Ford, Deputy Adjutant General, Iowa
Brig. Gen. Shawn Ford, Deputy Adjutant General, Iowa Air National Guard, State Command Chief Master Sgt. Thomas J. Fennell, IANG, and Col. Shawn Streck, Maintenance Group Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing, ob... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 120th
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 120th
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, I... More
Brig. Gen. Shawn Ford, Deputy Adjutant General, Iowa
Brig. Gen. Shawn Ford, Deputy Adjutant General, Iowa Air National Guard and Col. Shawn Streck, Maintenance Commander, 185th Air Refueling Wing stand next to a MQ-1 Predator drone at the Air National Guard paint... More
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble
Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing disassemble a mobile office trailer after testing it for functionality and serviceability in Sioux City. This shelter can be transported and rapidly deployed to serve as a... More
Members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing receive a class
Members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing receive a class on hand and arm signals to back up a semi truck and trailer by Sgt. Taylor Tennapel, Motor Transport Operator, 2168th Transportation Company, Iowa Army Na... More