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  • New Jersey Grand Master leads Airmen in PT alternative

    Though professionally known as, Staff Sgt. David E. Correa, a network systems operator of the 140th Cyber Operations Squadron, he is both Airman and Grand Master. As a 7th degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, a black belt in Hapkido and Judo, and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Correa now shares his

  • 108th Medical Group officer observes Hispanic Heritage Month

    During Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Department of Defense highlights several service members and focuses on the contributions and accomplishments of those with Hispanic and Latin-American heritage who have committed to their service to the defense of the nation and

  • Airman conquers childhood trials serving in Air National Guard

    “Remember why you’re here” – A mantra heard all too often in basic military training. It is said by instructors to encourage resilience within their trainees.Yet for Staff Sgt. Adam Chen, an avionics technician of the 108th Maintenance Squadron, such words have pushed him to take advantage of every

  • Deployment bond sparks lasting friendship

    EDITOR'S NOTE: No one knows what new friendships will be formed while on a deployment. They are often special bonds since they are formed during unique circumstances that last for years. In this case it’s between a woman and an animal.

  • Oklahoma City bombing: 24 years later

    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

    As America honor those African Americans who became the first to breakdown major barriers in diversity, Air National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Rose Anna Beljour-Sommer’s story is a reminder to also celebrate those who currently strive to make their own path.“I am the first Beljour to have ever stepped

  • Recent recruit sets sights on chief

    Similar to Thomas N. Barnes, who became the first African American appointed to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1973, recent recruit Airman Anthony Lemarc Cole Jr. has set his sights on the rank of chief.“LeBron James always say ‘Strive for Greatness’,” said Cole, a traffic management

  • First generation college grad honored to serve

    “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

  • African American Airman motivated to serve

    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

                As we embrace the new year, Staff Sgt. Christina A. Krajcsovics remembers a fateful call that changed her and her family’s lives forever.            Four years ago on Sept. 29, 2014, Krajcsovics, a command post controller of the 108th Wing, was working a long night shift when she