Air National Guard
California Air Guard scores – again
The California Air Guard 129th Rescue Wing came through in a big way last week on the 16th for a woman who was sick on a cruise ship. 100 miles off-shore. In rough seas, at night. In a fog bank. The 129th aircrew and pararescue team got the call that someone on a cruise ship […]
Saturday oopsie
Well, it had been had an interesting week – the President doesn’t know Alaska from Russia, a Reaper drone lost its propeller, a Stolen Valor pissing contest went to using real bullets, a screwing couple really screwed the pooch (at least we know they felt the earth move, right?) – sorta thought things would calm […]
Minnesota Democratic state senator convicted of burglary
Nicole Mitchel, a Minnesota Democratic state senator, was convicted of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. We talked about her here, she was a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard. She was arrested in April 2024 after police found her dressed up as burglar, wearing black clothing and latex gloves. But wait! There’s […]
Jack Teixeira to face military justice proceeding
Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty to federal charges related to leaking highly classified documents. He pleaded guilty to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act. Jack Teixeira is now going to face two charges with the military for failing to obey a lawful order and for obstructing justice. […]
Veteran, fired by Iowa Air National Guard, to get $300,000 settlement
The settlement includes what the veteran, Tommy Marion Copeland, and his legal team will collectively receive. Copeland failed a physical test and was subsequently fired. In response, Copeland filed civil lawsuits claiming that he was discriminated against in the racial, age, and disability fronts. Copeland claimed that others were not fired after failing their tests. […]
Jack Teixeira, classified documents leaker, wanted to kill people
Prosecutors in the case involving Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly classified military documents, argued that Teixeira “wanted to kill a ton of people.” These prosecutors argued that Teixeira maintained an arsenal of guns and made a social media post stating that he would like to kill a ton of […]
Josiah Ernesto Garcia, of the Tennessee Air National Guard, applies for hitman job at satire website
Josiah Ernesto Garcia contacted a parody website, “RENT-A-HITMAN,” to offer his skillsets as a member of the Tennessee Air National Guard. Garcia was hoping to land a job with them as a hitman for hire. He showcased his military experience and his expertise with the rifle. Garcia made multiple contact attempts with the website. The […]
Remote control of U.S. Air Force drone wingmen
The Air Force is considering the idea of having remote controlled drone wingmen flying adjacent to manned fighter aircraft. Instead of being controlled by the fighter pilots, these drones would be partially guided by airmen riding a KC-46 Pegasus, E-7 Wedgetail, or other similar aircraft. The U.S. Air Force is considering this concept for a […]
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