140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard

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140th Wing Members Return From Iraq
140 MDG Members Train for "Murphy Challenge"
National Guard Bureau's Innovative Readiness Training: Civil Engineers Provide New Buildings, New Hope
Training for "One of a Kind"
140 WG Pilots and Jets Deploy
Green Flag East Exercise

Air National Guard State Mission

When Air National Guard units are not mobilized or under federal control, they report to the governor of their respective state, territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. Each of the 54 National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations.

Air National Guard Federal Mission

The Air National Guard's federal mission is to maintain well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters or civil disturbances). During peacetime, the combat-ready units and support units are assigned to most Air Force major commands to carry out missions compatible with training, mobilization readiness, humanitarian and contingency operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Air National Guard units may be activated in a number of ways as prescribed by public law. Most of the laws may be found in Title 10 of the U.S. Code.

The Air National Guard provides almost half of the Air Force's tactical airlift support, combat communications functions, aeromedical evacuations and aerial refueling. In addition, the Air National Guard has total responsibility for air defense of the entire United States.

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Commander's Comments

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Announcements

CY10 UTA Schedule

CY10 UTA Retreat Ceremony Schedule

February UTA Schedule

2009 4th Quarter Airmen of the Quarter Award Winners:

AIRMAN OF THE QUARTER - SrA Andrew P. Zech - 140MXS

NCO OF THE QUARTER - TSgt Justin M. Propernick - 140AMXS

SNCO OF THE QUARTER - MSgt Darrel J. Clark - 140AMXS

2009 Colorado Air National Guard Annual Award Winners:

AIRMAN OF THE YEAR - SrA Jared L. McCartney - Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman - 120th Fighter Squadron

NCO OF THE YEAR - TSgt Brett A. Kitzman - Alert Weapons Loader - 140AMXS

SNCO OF THE YEAR - MSgt Thomas E. Perry - Structural Superintendent - 140CES

FIRST SERGEANT OF THE YEAR - MSgt Halbert Frank - First Sergeant - 140MXS