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  • Airmen uses life's challenges to assist others in need

    The lowest point in his life was on a spring and chilly day in April when he found himself crying, alone and homeless in the streets of Massachusetts, said Willmont Griffin. "I woke up one morning and started crying, and to this day I do not why," said Griffin in his raspy voice. Alcohol addiction

  • 108th ARW Airmen recognized by EANGNJ

    Airmen from the 108th Air Refueling Wing were winners of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of New Jersey 2009 Awards program in recognition for their outstanding duty performance in both the NJARNG and NJANG. Senior Airman Darnell A. Holmes, a food service specialist with the 108th ARW

  • 108th ARW pilot flies last of its kind

    Under sunny blue skies and a warm autumn day, the last KC-135E Stratotanker made its final flight on Sept. 23 from the Maine Air National Guard base at Bangor, Maine to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Piloted by Lt. Col. Christian Lawlor, a pilot with the 108th Air Refueling Wing out of Joint

  • Troops to Teachers program now hiring

    Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher? If you have, then the Troops to Teachers program may be just what you're looking for. If you are a veteran, retiree, transitioning out of the service, or a reservist, you might be eligible to take part in this nationwide federal program. "The primary

  • Sexual assault happens everywhere - stay safe, secure

    Sexual Assault - Rape and sexual assault are not just a women' problem. Nor are they something that happens to someone else or somewhere else. Sexual assault happens everywhere, everyday and every minute to women and men of all ages. Tips for Protecting Against Sexual Assault · Listen to your gut

  • Farewell to the E model

    The Airmen of the 108th Air Refueling Wing gathered on the McGuire Air Force Base tarmac on August 7, 2009 and said goodbye to an old friend that flew combat missions from Vietnam to Iraq during a 52-year military career. With pieces of chalk, the Airmen signed their names on the gray fuselage of

  • Chaplain hears his calling again to deploy to SW Asia during holy time

    "It is fulfilling to be able to help out people who can't practice their religion because they don't have a rabbi near them," said Maj. Yaakov Bindell, a chaplain with the 108th Air Refueling Wing.  Bindell, a Rabbi, is schedule to deploy to the Middle East in September to provide spiritual support

  • 108th men, women bring home softball honors

    During the dog days of summer, many members of the 108th ARW traveled to sweltering Sioux Falls, S.D., for the 44th Annual Air National Guard Softball tournament. The 108th entered three teams this year, a Men's Open, a Women's Open and a Coed Team and achieved success in all three areas. On the

  • CE travels to Indiantown Gap for training

    A civil engineering squadron is made up of many components and jobs - electrical, heavy equipment, heating and air conditioning, surveying, readiness and more - lots of pieces that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. Recently the 108th Civil Engineer Squadron went to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., for a

  • CRG member certified as sniper/sharpshooter

    Staff Sgt. Anthony J. Schettino, a 108th Contingency Response Group Security Forces member, was recently selected to attend the Close Precision Engagement Course (sniper/sharpshooter school) at Camp Robinson, Ark. For a security forces member, the opportunity to become a part of the sniper community