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Airman Takes “Fini” Flight After 35 Years of Military Service

U.S. Air Force Col. Quincy Huneycutt, Vice Wing Commander, 145th Airlift Wing, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Philip H. Smith after Smith completed his final flight onboard a 145th AW C-130 Hercules aircraft. He served more than 35 years in the military, 24 of those years were as a tactic loadmaster for the 156th Airlift Squadron. Smith’s fini flight was held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, January 16, 2014 in honor of his retirement. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)
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Airman Takes “Fini” Flight After 35 Years of Military Service

U.S. Air Force Col. Roger E. Williams, Jr., Commander, 145th Airlift Wing, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Philip H. Smith after Smith completed his final, or fini flight, onboard a 145th AW C-130 Hercules aircraft after serving more than 35 years in the military, 24 of those years were as a tactic loadmaster for the 156th Airlift Squadron. Smith’s fini flight was held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, January 16, 2014 in honor of his retirement. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)
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Airman Takes “Fini” Flight After 35 Years of Military Service

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert S. Bartlett, III, loadmaster for the 156th Airlift Squadron, dowses fellow aircrew member, Senior Master Sgt. Philip H. Smith after Smith completed his final, or “fini” flight. Smith will retire in January on his 60th birthday after serving more than 35 years in the military and 24 years as a tactic loadmaster for the 156th Airlift Squadron. Fini flight celebrations are an old tradition in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. Their origins can be traced back at least as far as the Vietnam War. Smith’s fini flight was held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, January 16, 2014 in honor of his retirement. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)
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Airman Takes “Fini” Flight After 35 Years of Military Service

A 145th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules aircraft made its way beneath an arc of water spraying from two fire trucks as it taxied to its parking spot. In a tradition nearly as old as military aviation itself, Senior Master Sgt. Philip Smith completed his final “fini” flight at the North Carolina Air National Guard base on January 16, 2014, symbolizing the end of 35 years of honorable military service. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)
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NCANG Officer Assumes Command of 145th Operations Group

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles D. Davis III, Director of Operations, Joint Forces Headquarters, North Carolina Air National Guard, assumes command of the 145th Operations Group from Col. Thomas W. Brown Jr., Davis is also the 145th Air Expeditionary Group commander for the National Forest Fire Fighting Mission based in Boise, ID. The ceremony took place at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Int’l. airport, January 12, 2014. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Rich Kerner, 145th Public Affairs/Released)
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New Year Brings New Leadership to 145th MDG

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Douglas, State Air Surgeon, Joint Forces Headquarters North Carolina National Guard, Raleigh, N.C., takes command of the 145th Medical Group as he receives guidon from Col. Roger E. Williams, Jr., 145th Airlift Wing commander, during a Change of Command ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, Jan. 11, 2014. The traditional handing over of the guidon signifies the relief and acceptance of duty between two individuals from the base commander; it also allows for the accepting commander to be welcomed by troops, as well as the departing commander to give their ‘thank you’ and farewells. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Laura Montgomery/Released)
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NCANG 145th MDG First Female Commander Relinquishes Post

U.S. Air Force Col. Jill Hendra, stands before members of the 145th Airlift Wing after relinquishing command of the 145th Medical Group to Col. Thomas Douglas during a Change of Command ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, Jan. 11, 2014. Hendra will now accept a new position as State Air Surgeon, Joint Forces Headquarters, North Carolina National Guard, in Raleigh, N.C. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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New Year Brings New Leadership to 145th MDG

Members from the 145th Airlift Wing show respect as they stand at attention during a Change of Command ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, Jan. 11, 2014. Col. Thomas Douglas took command of the 145th Medical Group as Col. Jill Hendra leaves to take a new position as State Air Surgeon, Joint Forces Headquarters, North Carolina National Guard, in Raleigh, N.C. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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245th Civil Engineering Flight Welcomes New Leadership

U.S. Air Force Col. Roger E. Williams Jr., 145th Airlift Wing commander, hands guidon over to Col. John Wolverton, as Wolverton assumes command of the 245th Civil Engineering Flight, during a Change of Command ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, Jan. 11, 2014. The traditional handing over of the guidon signifies the relief and acceptance of duty between two individuals from the base commander. It also allows for the accepting commander to be welcomed by troops, as well as the departing commander to give their ‘thank you’ and farewells. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Laura Montgomery/Released)
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245th Civil Engineering Flight Welcomes New Leadership

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael T. Ray, relinquishes command of the 245th Civil Engineering Flight as he hands over guidon to Col. Roger E. Williams Jr., 145th Airlift Wing commander, North Carolina Air National Guard, during a Change of Command ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, Jan. 11, 2014. The 245th CEF is one of only five specialty engineering units in the Air National Guard providing Command Staff Augmentation for Major and Combatant Commands. 245th CEF also provides technical expertise for planning, design and construction management. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Laura Montgomery/Released)
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Tied by Yellow Ribbon, NCANG and SCANG Host Joint Event

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Dow, 145th Security Forces Squadron and Phil Jonas, Yellow Ribbon Support Specialists for North Carolina Air National Guard review agenda during the first joint North and South Carolina Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon event held in Charlotte, N.C., November 16, 2013. The North and South Carolina Guard’s Yellow Ribbon Program serves as a series of stepping stones to help reunite families and reacclimatize Airmen and Soldiers to the civilian world. Through the YR Program, Airman can be assured that their families are taken care of while they are away. Events are held 30 days prior to a deploying unit and then at 30, 60, and 90 day intervals following the unit’s return. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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Tied by Yellow Ribbon, NCANG and SCANG Host Joint Event

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Walters, commander, 145th Civil Engineer Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, talks with his troops during the first ever North and South Carolina ANG joint Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event. The YR Program serves as a series of stepping stones to help reunite families and reacclimatize Airmen and Soldiers to the civilian world. Several members from 145th CES who recently returned from a six month deployment attended the YR event which was held in Charlotte, N.C., November 16, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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Tied by Yellow Ribbon, NCANG and SCANG Host Joint Event

U.S. Air Force Capt. Catheran Rodriquez, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator for the 145th Airlift Wing provides information to guardsmen regarding the support and services available to victims of sexual assault. Many speakers shared information about support services for service-members and dependents at the first ever North and South Carolina ANG joint Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event held November 16, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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Tied by Yellow Ribbon, NCANG and SCANG Host Joint Event

U.S. Air Force Col. Roger E. Williams Jr., commander, 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard, talks with a representative from Military Education Services after welcoming airmen and their families to the first ever North and South Carolina ANG joint Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event. During deployments, the member is gone and focused on their mission. Through the support of the Wing Commander and the YR Program, Airman can be assured that their families are taken care of while they are away. During this one-day event, Airmen learn about entitlements and what is available for their families in the member's absence. This YR event was held Charlotte, N.C., November 16, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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Tied by Yellow Ribbon, NCANG and SCANG Host Joint Event

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Bruce Pickett, Joint Forces Headquarters, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard, talk over events while attending the first ever North and South Carolina ANG joint Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program held in Charlotte, N.C., November 16, 2013. Airmen learn about entitlements and what is available for them and their families in the member's absence. Events are held 30 days prior to a deploying unit and then at 30, 60, and 90 day intervals following the unit’s return. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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Tied by Yellow Ribbon, NCANG and SCANG Host Joint Event

Brian Bohlman, Yellow Ribbon Support Specialists for South Carolina Air National Guard welcomes North and South Carolina Air National Guard at their first joint Yellow Ribbon Event held in Charlotte, N.C., November 16, 2013. The North and South Carolina Guard’s Yellow Ribbon Program serves as a series of stepping stones to help reunite families and reacclimatize Airmen and Soldiers to the civilian world. Events are held 30 days prior to a deploying unit and then at 30, 60, and 90 day intervals following the unit’s return. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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145th Airlift Wing, NCANG Proudly Supports Community with Mini C-130

Before the sun comes up, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Myers, Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman for the 145th Maintenance Squadron, warms up the Mini C-130 at the Seventh Annual 5-K Runway Run/Walk held at Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport, October 26, 2013. Members from the 145th Airlift Wing have been supporting this event for the past four years, giving rides to enthusiastic participates, young and old, onboard the Mini C-130 Hercules. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/ Released)
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145th Airlift Wing, NCANG Proudly Supports Community with Mini C-130

As the sun comes up a young attendee at the Seventh Annual Runway 5-K Run/Walk held at Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport, October 26, 2013, tries to stay warm onboard the North Carolina Air National Guard’s Mini C-130, a replica of a C-130 Hercules Aircraft that members of the 145th Maintenance Squadron built. The 145th Airlift Wing has supported this event for the past four years, giving rides to enthusiastic participates, young and old. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)
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145th Airlift Wing, NCANG Proudly Supports Community with Mini C-130

U.S. Air Force members from the 145th Maintenance Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard give rides to children and other participants on the ever so popular Mini C-130 during the Seventh Annual 5-K Runway Walk/Run held at Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport, October 26, 2013. The replicated Mini C-130 Hercules aircraft and members from the 145th Airlift Wing have supported the Annual 5-K for the last four years, giving back to the community that gives so much to the N.C. Air National Guard. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/ Released)
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145th Airlift Wing, NCANG Proudly Supports Community with Mini C-130

U.S. Air Force members from the 145th Maintenance Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard give rides to children and other participants on the ever so popular Mini C-130 during the Seventh Annual 5-K Runway Walk/Run held at Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport, October 26, 2013. The replicated Mini C-130 Hercules aircraft and members from the 145th Airlift Wing have supported the Annual 5-K for the last four years, giving back to the community that gives so much to the N.C. Air National Guard. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/ Released)
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