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TX, Washington ANG members participate in international exercise

#WorkingWednesday with Staff Sgt. Rene Barrientes

149th Maintenance Group commander retires

149th Logistics Readiness Squadron receives ANG Daedalian Logistics Effectiveness Award

149th LRS receives ANG Daedalian Logistics Effectiveness Award

A Message from the Wing Commander

Col. Raul Rosario takes command of the 149 FW

Former 149FW commander Col. Timothy Madden retires

149th Fighter Wing says farewell to Chief Master Sergeant Brian Schaefer

149th CES boosts morale of remote base through training

Texas, Nebraska ANG participate in Sky Avenger

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Immediate medical care is essential. Get to a safe place and CALL 911. Once medical care has been established, contact the 149th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) at (210) 925-6122, call or click SafeHelpline.org at (877) 955-5247.

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The 149th Fighter Wing's Legal Office is available to offer information on a variety of legal topics affecting Wing personnel. They are available during Unit Training Assemblies: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. (Saturdays), and 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. (Sunday).

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149FW-02 Jul

Our #Gunfighters had a great time interacting with and learning from our Czech partners during #SKyAvenger2018. U.S. Embassy Prague #USAF #NATO #ANG #F16 #TMD U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Air National Guard Texas Military Department 155th Air Refueling Wing

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149FW-26 Jun

Pilots from the Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing and the Czech Air Force's Čáslav Air Base engage in dissimilar aircraft training during Sky Avenger 2018. #USAF; #ANG #NATO; #F16; #ReadyForces; #AllyStrong; #SovereignSkies U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Embassy Prague Texas Military Department

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149FW-20 Jun

The 21st Air Force Base at Čáslav, Czech Republic, held a Spotters Day for aviation enthusiasts today during the bi-national exercise #SkyAvenger2018. In addition to U.S assets involving the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the KC-135 tanker aircraft, the Czech Air Force showcased its fighter jets, the JAS-39 Gripen and L-159 ALCA, to 240 spotters and media representatives from whole Europe, such as England, Portugal, Italy, Holland and Poland. (Photos courtesy of WO Martin Kral)

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149FW-19 Jun

#POTD #SkyAvenger2018 Maintainers from the Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, work as a team to perform interim maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic, June 19, during Sky Avenger 2018.

U.S. Air Force
149FW-18 Jun

Today began #SkyAvenger2018! This year marks the 25th anniversary that members from both the Texas and Nebraska Air National Guard have teamed up to conduct military-to-military training with the Czech Air Force to enhance our shared defense goals. #USAF; #ANG #NATO; #F16; #ReadyForces; #AllyStrong; #SovereignSkies U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Embassy Prague Texas Military Department Air National Guard

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149FW-17 Jun

Our 149th Lone Star Gunfighters are here with our State Partnership Program friends from the Czech Republic in Caslav and excited to kick off this year's bi-national exercise tomorrow. This year marks the 25th anniversary we've been partnering together in opportunities for mutual military support. #Gunfighters #149fw #SkyAvenger2018 U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa U.S. Mission to NATO U.S. Embassy Prague #USAF #F16 #NATOsupport #ReadyForces #AllyStrong #SovereignSkies #KC135 Texas Military Department

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149FW-12 Jun

Click below to see how one of our #Gunfighters puts service before self

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149FW-10 Jun

Our #Gunfighter instructor pilots sported their informal attire while participating in a joint water survival training exercise with the Charlie Company's 149th Aviation Regiment and Texas Task Force 1 at Canyon Lake.

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149FW-10 Jun

Check out this month's #whyiserve Gunfighter, Senior Airman Alexander Arndt, and see why he's chosen to serve in the Air National Guard.

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149FW-05 Jun

Congratulations to Class 17-ABK on completing their F-16 initial qualification pilot training! #Gunfighters #TXANG #149FW

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149FW-01 Jun

The Texas heat can’t keep our #gunfighters off the field! #149fw #txang

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149FW-01 Jun

Looking for a local history excursion this weekend? Consider checking out JBSA's Quadrangle. It's free to the public and open Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.

U.S. Air Force
149FW-31 May

Members of the 149th Fighter Wing participate in a semi-annual FOD Walk, with the 149th Operations Group honorary commander, at the San Antonio International Airport. The honorary commanders program allows military members and local community leaders to learn about each other’s professional responsibilities and exchange ideas in mutual partnership. #Gunfighters #149FW #ANG #FODwalk #SAT

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149FW-29 May

Please see the changes for the following Lackland gates, effective June 11, 2018.

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149FW-25 May

Good story about some #Gunfighter excellence. "It was just one of those moments where we couldn't believe what we had just experienced, but we're lucky we were able to be there."

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149FW-22 May

Help us welcome our new honorary commanders to the #Gunfighter family! The Honorary Commander program was developed to encourage an exchange of ideas, share experiences and foster friendships between key members of the local civilian and military communities.

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149FW-20 May

Watch our command chief get a pie in the face during this year's Family Day.

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149FW-20 May

... And a good day was had by all. #FamilyDay2018

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-07 Dec

President FDR said the day Pearl Harbor was attacked was "a date which will live infamy." After 77 years, we still… https://t.co/Q1otG5V8nu

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@149fw-26 Nov

Various military representatives from the U.S. toured Natal Air Force Base in Brazil Nov. 25 with leadership from a… https://t.co/gkdjWOYolb

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@149fw-25 Nov

Great first week at #CRUZEX2018. Here are some highlights of ANG TX #Gunfighters in action. #Interoperability… https://t.co/fYMR5xmcul

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@149fw-21 Nov

#CRUZEX2018 #fighterformation #Interoperability #partnerships @AirNatlGuard @TXMilitary #USSOUTHCOM @EmbaixadaEUA… https://t.co/uAyYrL7VXJ

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@149fw-21 Nov

Maj. Thomas Werner (left), a 149th Fighter Wing F-16 pilot, flies in an aircraft formation Nov. 20 during… https://t.co/xuUzjuwGRE

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-09 Nov

Members of the149th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform an engine test on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Kelly Field’… https://t.co/00vrHhaNyA

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@149fw-25 Oct

#ThrowbackThursday If you had a family member that served in the Korean War, tag them here or let us know. The 182… https://t.co/ggd9hIeWi2

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@149fw-24 Oct

One of our Gunfighters, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Sanchez, is the 149th Fighter Wing's Wingman of the Month.… https://t.co/ChZoLHBwA5

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@149fw-16 Oct

#TagYourselfTuesday With the cold front that just hit the SA area, tag yourself if you've ever had to work on an F… https://t.co/GSqwEHqqtE

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-14 Oct

Lt. Col. Vincent Salazar assumes command of the 149th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, T… https://t.co/XWnoIU1mcg

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-11 Oct

#ThrowbackThursday Anyone remember the last time they did a base-wide exercise in full MOPP gear? Members of the 14… https://t.co/0K7N2gHjFd

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-10 Oct

Staff Sgt. Rene Barrientes, an Aircrew Flight Equipment specialist with the 149th Operations Support Squadron, lear… https://t.co/FaR3kpGud2

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@149fw-16 Sep

Senior Master Sgt. Angela Jenkins, 149th Fighter Wing Inspector General superintendent, evaluates members of the 14… https://t.co/5ZVI9uBqNT

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@149fw-13 Sep

Tech. Sgt. Larry Deluna, 149th Medical Group biomedical equipment technician, translates preliminary eye exam instr… https://t.co/ZStYjZmtbL

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@149fw-11 Sep

Today marks 17 years since the 9/11 tragedies. As you go about your day today, please take time to remember the men… https://t.co/YW9dMqRQsc

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-07 Sep

Congratulations to the 149th Logistics Readiness Squadron! The 149th LRS recently received the National Guard Burea… https://t.co/3rCNolmrdU

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-05 Jun

Congrats to Class 17-ABK for completing their undergrad pilot training! See our Facebook page for more.… https://t.co/pmooMlD0Au

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-29 Mar

Father/Son combo ceremony. Check out this unique story - one of our SFS Gunfighters retired from his unit on the sa… https://t.co/pwB6MbljLM

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-10 Jan

149th FW's cyber team gets new designation. Watch the brief recap video to catch their milestone moment.… https://t.co/UNOIMglDWr

U.S. Air Force
@149fw-14 Dec

The U.S. National Guard celebrated its 381st birthday yesterday on ‘Fox & Friends.” #HappyBirthday #GoGuard https://t.co/eYlXs8UtNz

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TX, Washington ANG members participate in international exercise

#WorkingWednesday with Staff Sgt. Rene Barrientes

149th Maintenance Group commander retires

149th LRS receives ANG Daedalian Logistics Effectiveness Award

A Message from the Wing Commander

Col. Raul Rosario takes command of the 149 FW

Former 149FW commander Col. Timothy Madden retires

149th Fighter Wing says farewell to Chief Master Sergeant Brian Schaefer

149th CES boosts morale of remote base through training

Texas, Nebraska ANG participate in Sky Avenger

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