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AF Commendation Medal Given by “MAFFS 7” Survivors

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Erin Wilber, Knowledge Operations Manager for the command support staff at the North Carolina National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, in Raleigh, N.C., humbly stands at attention after receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal for her contributions as Family Liaison Officer to MAFFS 7 survivor, Chief Master Sgt. Andy Huneycutt, loadmaster for the 156th Airlift Squadron. Huneycutt pinned medal onto Wilber during an emotional ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, January 11, 2014. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)

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AF Commendation Medal Given by “MAFFS 7” Survivors

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tracie Rankin, 1st Sergeant for the 145th Mission Support Group, receives Air Force Commendation Medal, as she is recognized for her contributions as Family Liaison Officer to MAFFS 7 survivor, Master Sgt. Josh Marlowe, loadmaster for the 156th Airlift Squadron. Marlowe pins medal onto Rankin during an emotional ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, January 11, 2014. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)

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AF Commendation Medal Given by “MAFFS 7” Survivors

During an emotional ceremony, held on January 11, 2014, at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, members and their families of the 145th Airlift Wing respectfully stand as Master Sgt. Erin Wilber, Knowledge Operations Manager for the command support staff at the North Carolina National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, in Raleigh, N.C., and Master Sgt. Tracie Rankin, 1st Sergeant for the 145th Mission Support Group, were recognized for their contributions to the MAFFS 7 survivors as Family Liaison Officers. Each received the Air Force Commendation Medal, pinned on by their respective survivor, Chief Master Sgt. Andy Huneycutt and Master Sgt. Josh Marlowe. (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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NCANG, 145th MDG Top Three Females Lead the Way

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Susan Dietz, first female Chief Enlisted Manager for the145th Medical Group, Col. Jill Hendra, first female commander 145th MDG, and Master Sgt. Maria Gupton, first female “1st Shirt” 145th MDG, pose for portrait at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, Jan. 8, 2014. The North Carolina Air National Guard makes history with top three medical positions being led by women. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)

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NCANG, 145th MDG Top Three Females Lead the Way

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maria Gupton, first female 1st Shirt for the 145th Medical Group, Chief Master Sgt. Susan Dietz, first female Chief Enlisted Manager, 145th MDG and Col. Jill Hendra, first female commander 145th MDG, coordinate manning of personnel and plan training schedule prior to upcoming “Superdrill” Unit Training Assembly at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport, Jan. 8, 2014. January UTA will be Hendra’s final drill as commander of the 145th MDG. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/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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New Year Brings New Leadership to 145th MDG

U.S. Air Force Col. Jill Hendra, relinquishes command of the 145th Medical Group as she hands guidon to 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, January 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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NC Air National Guard Officer Leads National Forest Fire Fighting Mission

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles D. Davis III, 145th Airlift Wing, Operations Group commander, talks with Kate Gaier, a reporter from Time Warner Cable News, during an interview at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte Intl. airport, January 14, 2014. Davis, who assumed command of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) national military mission, will be responsible for leading three Air National Guard and one U.S. Air Force Reserve Command units which fly military C-130 aircraft equipped to carry MAFFS. The C-130 aircraft serve as aerial tankers to extinguish forest fires in support of the U.S. Forest Service. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Airlift Wing Public Affairs/Released)

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NC Air National Guard Continues to Lead and Support National Forest Fire Fighting Mission

Members of the 156th Airlift and 145th Maintenance Squadrons, insert the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, (MAFFS), a portable fire retardant delivery system, into the back of MAFFS 8 to convert the C-130 Hercules aircraft into an air tanker at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte-Douglas Intl. airport. Aircrews can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant from the MAFFS modules in less than five seconds and cover an area a quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide. Once the load is discharged, ground crews at a MAFFS tanker base can refill the modules in less than 12 minutes. NCANG is one of only four units nationwide that can support the Forest Service firefighting mission. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Airlift Wing Public Affairs/Released)

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NC Air National Guard Continues to Lead and Support National Forest Fire Fighting Mission

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Megan Delgado and Master Sgt. Scott Karrow, crew chiefs for the 145th Maintenance Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, inspects the connections of a vent duct on the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) unit onboard the 145th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules, MAFFS 8 aircraft. This pre-flight checklist is part of the crew chiefs annual MAFFS training for certification. This year’s training will be hosted again by the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, held at the Cheyenne Regional Airport, Cheyenne, Wyo.,. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)

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NC Air National Guard Continues to Lead and Support National Forest Fire Fighting Mission

U.S. Air Force Col. Marshall C. Collins, 145th Maintenance Group commander, talks with reporter Kate Gaier, during an interview held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte Intl. airport, January 14, 2014. Collins described the rewards of supporting the 145th Operations Group and Charles D. Davis III who once again, will command the national military mission charged with combating wildland forest fires known as the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System. 145th MXS, behind-the-scene maintainers, prepare C-130 aircraft that carry MAFFS, to mission readiness. These aircrafts serve as aerial tankers to extinguish forest fires supporting the U.S. Forest Service during the firefighting season. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Airlift Wing Public Affairs/Released)

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NC Air National Guard Officer Leads National Forest Fire Fighting Mission

A North Carolina Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft and her six man crew drop water (simulating fire retardant) during firefighting training operations over a remote portion of the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest. The aircraft is carrying the self-contained Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System owned by the Forest Service. As an interagency Defense Department and Forest Service program, MAFFS provides aerial firefighting resources when commercial and private air tankers are no longer able to meet the needs of the Forest Service. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Airlift Wing Public Affairs/Released)

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NC Air National Guard Officer Leads National Forest Fire Fighting Mission

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles D. Davis, III, Air Expeditionary Group commander, Brig. Gen. Todd Kelly, N.C. assistant adjutant general-Air and Col. Roger E. Williams, Jr., commander 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard, listen to briefings May 6, 2013, during the start of the annual Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) training. This year’s MAFFS training will once again be hosted by the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, at the Cheyenne Regional Airport, Cheyenne, Wyo. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran/Released)

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N.C. Air National Guard Officer Leads National Forest Fire Fighting Mission

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles D. Davis III, 145th Airlift Wing, Operations Group commander, assumed command of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) national military mission over the weekend at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte Intl. airport, January 11, 2014. Davis will be responsible for leading three Air National Guard and one U.S. Air Force Reserve Command units which fly military C-130 aircraft equipped to carry MAFFS. The C-130 aircraft serve as aerial tankers to extinguish forest fires in support of the U.S. Forest Service. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Airlift Wing Public Affairs/Released)

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Command CMSgt JFHQ Re-Enlists

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bruce G. Pickett, Command Chief Master Sergeant of Joint Forces Headquarters, North Carolina National Guard, Raleigh, North Carolina raises his right hand and solemnly swears as Brig. Gen. D. Todd Kelly, Assistant Adjutant General for Air, North Carolina National Guard administers the oath during Pickett’s re-enlistment ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte Intl. airport, January 8, 2014. Pickett advises the Adjutant General and the Assistant Adjutant General, Air on matters influencing the health, welfare, morale and effective utilization of the state’s more than 1400 enlisted airmen. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)

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