108th Air Refueling Wing Features

Readiness allows National Guardsman unique opportunity

Airman 1st Class Andrea A. S. Williamson — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:52:00 GMT

It was Rogers’ readiness that allowed him to take advantage of this unique opportunity to work in Antarctica.

From exile to freedom

Airman 1st Class Andrea A. S. Williamson — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:24:00 GMT

When asked about Hispanic Heritage Month and what heritage meant to him, Cuban-American, Tech. Sgt. Eric Suarez, of the 108th Maintenance Squadron, said, “the food, the pictures—all brings about memories, that’s huge for me.” This is because Suarez’s life of freedom in America, began with the exile of his grandfathers from Cuba not so long ago, said Suarez.

More than training

Airman 1st Class Andrea Williamson — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:02:00 GMT

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J.- As a participant in the NATO led Military Reserve Exchange Program, 1st Lt. Chase Chemero of the 140th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, hosted German officer, Capt. Sebastian Strauch, here, from June 3-14. The international exchange program partnered the U.S. and Germany with a unique approach to the mission in mind.

Oklahoma City bombing: 24 years later

Col. Stephen J. Henske, Jr. — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:23:42 GMT

Air National Guard colonel pays homage to the victims of the April 19, 1995 bombing in Oklahoma City and relates the effects of this terrorist event to the need for Guardsmen to be ready at a moment's notice.

Walking a blazed trail

By Airman 1st Class Andrea A. S. Williamson — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:45:00 GMT

As America honor those African Americans who became the first to breakdown major barriers in

Recent recruit sets sights on chief

Airman 1st Class Andrea Williamson — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:17:00 GMT

Similar to Thomas N. Barnes, who became the first African American appointed to Chief Master

First generation college grad honored to serve

Senior Airman Julia Santiago — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:43:28 GMT

“I am proud of all my achievements, both big and small,” said Staff Sgt. Chinyelu Umeokolo, a flight and operational medical technician from the 108th Medical Group. “I recently graduated college, and as a first generation graduate, it really means a lot to me. I want to continue to learn and be the best I can be at my job.”

African American Airman motivated to serve

Senior Airman Julia Santiago — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:31:00 GMT

New Jersey Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Vince Stokes is a Boom Operator from the 141st Air Refueling Squadron. He is the first to be featured from the 108th Wing in February 2019 for African American History Month.

108th members deconstruct stigma of suicide

Airman 1st Class Andrea A. S. Williamson — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 21:13:00 GMT

As we embrace the new year, Staff Sgt. Christina A. Krajcsovics remembers a fateful call

WWII fighter pilot inducted into NJ Aviation Hall of Fame

Tom Griffin, former pilot, 141st Tactical Fighter Squadron — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:45:00 GMT

Photo left: Steve Riethof, left, the president of the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey,

Female N.J. combatives teacher started on the football team

Master Sgt. Matt Hecht — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 16:18:34 GMT

From playing high school football, to being a certified combatives instructor, Tech. Sgt. Heather

Front and Center Senior Airman Erin Boris

Courtesy Public Affairs — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:43:00 GMT

Front and Center March 2018

New Jersey National Guard pioneered segregation’s end

Master Sgt. Mark Olsen — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:08:00 GMT

Although history credits President Harry Truman with desegregating America’s military, the truth is that racial integration had already arrived in New Jersey, thanks to a governor and National Guard leaders who had stubbornly insisted on equality in their forces.

Cold weather won't stop 108th Wing Airmen

Master Sgt. Matt Hecht Photojournalist — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:25:00 GMT

Cold weather won't stop 108th Wing Airmen

Nov. Front and Center: Staff Sgt. Noe Tettegrain

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:48:41 GMT

Q: Time in service? A: 10 years.Q: What is your civilian occupation?A: NYPD.Q: Something unique

Part 12: 141st ARS Heritage

By Dr. Richard Porcelli, Aviation Historian — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:09:56 GMT

IntroductionIn the last segment of the 141st Air Refueling Squadron Heritage story, we told how its

Part 11: 141st ARS Heritage

Dr. Richard Porcelli, Aviation Historian, — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:43:30 GMT

IntroductionIn last month’s installment of the NJANG History, we explained the background of World

Oct. Front and Center: Staff Sgt. Garion Reddick

Press Operations — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:23:00 GMT

Front and center highlights a 108th Wing airman every month.

New Jersey Air National Guard History Part 10

Dr. Richard Porcelli, Aviation Historian — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:43:00 GMT

As part of the drawdown of forces after the war, the 141st was disbanded in July 1919. At that point in time, there was no linkage to today’s 141st Air Refueling Squadron; that came later. The subject of this month’s installment is the resurrection of the 141st Aero Squadron in the form of the 341st Fighter Squadron, an element of the newly formed 348th Fighter Group that saw heavy combat in the Pacific during World War II.

Aug 17 Front and Center

Senior Airman Maria Rella — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:31:09 GMT

Front and center highlights a 108th Wing airman every month.