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  • 235th ATCS Airman named ANG Air Traffic Controller of the Year

    When Staff Sgt. Jacob A. Burkhalter responded to an impromptu meeting called by his commander, Maj. Jeffrey Kipp, 235th Air Traffic Control Squadron, he was humbly surprised when the commander announced that he had been selected as Air Traffic Controller of the Year by the National Guard

  • New command chief brings inspiration to 145th Airlift Wing

    Members of the North Carolina Air National Guard welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Salvatore "Sal" Pecorella as the new command chief for the 145th Airlift Wing. On the cusp of his 33rd year serving in the Air Force, Chief Pecorella eagerly took on his newly appointed position by getting out and talking to

  • 145th Comptroller Flight, first in providing TOP NOTCH support

    The North Carolina Air National Guard's, 145th Comptroller Flight (CPTF), Budget Office, was recognized by Secretary of the Air Force Finance Management Programs office as being the first of 25, including all Active Duty, Reserve and Guard units, to have accurately completed the pre-work required to

  • 145th Airlift Wing delivers "Souper Bowl" to local community

    Members of the North Carolina Air National Guard celebrated the Carolina Panthers and Super Bowl Sunday by participating in "Souper" Bowl. "Souper Bowl of Caring" utilizes Super Bowl weekend to rally people together in an effort to help fight hunger and poverty in their local communities.Sponsored

  • 145th MXS CDDAR Team, hand selected Airmen for a special mission

    Aircraft accidents can happen without warning and being ready to respond effectively is vital. Airmen who respond after an accident are called the Crashed, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Team. These selected few must work and train together in order to be prepared to respond at a

  • 145th Maintenance Group welcomes newly promoted commander

    Airmen of the 145th Maintenance Group (MXG) gathered to observe the promotion of Lt. Col. Allan R. Cecil to the rank of colonel, as well as observe the passing of the guidon to signify the unit's Change of Command on Jan. 9, 2016.  Seating for the ceremony was overflowing as many crowded behind the

  • Leadership course provides N.C. Guardsmen pathways to success

    Airmen and Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard were given an opportunity to enhance their professional development by attending training held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Dec. 11, 2015. Two courses, Four Lenses & Enhancing Human

  • 145th CES Airman promoted to highest enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeant

    Attaining the rank of chief master sergeant is the pinnacle of an enlisted Airman's career. It takes a leader, a mentor, hard work and dedication to be selected for this position.Senior Master Sgt. Randall L. Jones epitomizes all of these qualities and more, so on Nov. 7, 2015, a promotion ceremony

  • 145th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander promoted to Lt. Col.

    All eyes were on Maj. Karen Shook, commander of the 145th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as she was ceremoniously promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel during a ceremony held in her honor at the North Carolina Air National Guard base in Charlotte, N.C. To top off her well-deserved rank, Shook's