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Nov. 18, 2025
Security Forces units come together for Grand Junction exercise

The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th and 233rd Security Forces Squadrons teamed with BSFB’s active component 460th Security Forces Squadron to establish and provide 24/7 real-world security for the Grand Junction Forward Basing Operation exercise at the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Grand
May 9, 2025
Colorado Air National Guard deploys 120 Airmen for first-ever Expeditionary Air Base mission

The Colorado Air National Guard deployed over 120 personnel from across all five groups of the 140th Wing, including headquarters staff, to serve as the lead wing for a critical deployment. This marks a significant milestone as the COANG takes on command and control, air staff leadership, and air
April 18, 2025
Colorado Air National Guard puts adversarial deterrence to the test at exercise Red Flag

Nearly 200 Citizen Airmen from the Colorado Air National Guard participated in exercise Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, March 10-21, 2025, for the 50th anniversary of the historic event. Red Flag occurs three times every year, each iteration including a varying set of
Feb. 14, 2025
140th Medical Group gets hands-on for a week of Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Members of the 140th Medical Group, Colorado Air National Guard, participated in Tactical Combat Casualty Care at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 28-31, 2025.
Nov. 7, 2024
1st Air Force commander visits 140th Wing alert program

The new commander of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and 1st Air Force paid a visit to the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, Oct. 31, 2024, citing its importance to the homeland defense apparatus.
Sept. 20, 2024
140th Medical Group Airmen receive hyper-realistic tactical training

Airmen from the 140th Medical Group, Colorado Air National Guard, participated in a first-time course in San Diego, Sept. 2-6, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Colorado National Guard joint response team first to exercise capability with NATO partners

The Colorado National Guard, in support of United States European Command, showcased military medical readiness at the NATO Vigorous Warrior 2024 and Clean Care 2024 exercises at the Bakonykút training area in Hungary, May 4-8, 2024.This marked the first time that these two exercises occurred
May 24, 2024
Multinational medical exercises bring partners together for first of its kind training

The NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine, in collaboration with the host nation of Hungary, held the Vigorous Warrior and Clean Care medical exercises at the Bakonykút training area in Hungary May 4-8, 2024.This is the first time that these two exercises occurred simultaneously in
Dec. 1, 2023
1st Air Force Commander Visits Colorado National Guard’s 140th Wing

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region – 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern and Air Forces Space) commander, visited the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, Nov. 30, 2023.
Nov. 17, 2023
140th Wing integrates with 5th-gen fighters at Checkered Flag

More than190 Citizen Airmen from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard participated in the Checkered Flag exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida Oct. 25-Nov. 8, 2023. Nearly half of the COANG participants were drill status guardsmen who traditionally serve one weekend a month as well as