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  • Chaplain Neil Schultz just began a 90-day full-time tour to help 124th Fighter Wing leaders establish a comprehensive suicide intervention training program. He can be reached anytime at (208) 631-5739.(Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tom Gloeckle)(Released)

    In wake of recent suicides, chaplain empowers Airmen

    There is a big difference between suicide awareness and suicide prevention. That is one of the key messages from Chaplain (Lt.) Neil Schultz, who has just begun a 90-day full-time tour to assist wing leadership in the development of a suicide intervention training program here.That September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as Chaplain Schultz
  • Senior Master Sgt. Ruel Gadbury of the 124th Fighter Wing's Emergency Management Section discusses procedures with 2nd Lt. Scott Walker during the wing's stand up of the Emergency Operation Center as part of the unit's Operational Readiness Exercise on 5 August, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Breckon)(Released)

    Emergency Management helps wing prepare for upcoming ORI

    The crack of an explosion sends shock waves down the taxiway. A plume of black smoke rises from behind a nearby bunker. Airmen bolt for shelter as smoke dissipates into the hot August sky. Within seconds radios crackle and phones chatter as reports of the incident stream into the 124th Emergency Management Flight and Emergency Operations Center.At
  • Firefighters Tech. Sgt. Craig Murdock and Staff Sgt. Robert Hunt conduct inspections on equipment at the 124th Fire Department, recently named Fire Department of the Year. (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Tom Gloeckle)

    124th Fire Department Named Air Guard's Best

    The 124th Fire Department here was named Fire Department of the Year by the Air National Guard Fire Chiefs Association July 13.The Greg O. Winjum Fire Department of the Year award honors the top performing fire department in the Air National Guard. The Gowen Field Fire Department, part of the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, received the award for
  • Idaho Air Guard leaders shake hands with members of the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron and 124th Communications Flight board a KC-135 bound at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho for Vares, Bosnia-Herzegovina for a two-week deployment that will upgrade a local school's electricity and Internet connectivity.

    Civil Engineers deploy to Bosnia-Herzegovina

    Idaho Air Guardsmen depart here today to begin a two-week deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina that will help rebuild a school in a small town there.More than 40 civil engineers and communications specialists will stand up a new electrical infrastructure and communications capabilities that will allow the school in the town of Vares to access the

  • Idaho, TACPs will be highlighted in new national ad campaign

    Filming for a series of national commercials wrapped last week here that will feature Tactical Air Control Party, or TACPs, from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron and other Airmen from the Idaho Air Guard.The "Battlefield Airmen" advertising campaign will be aimed at recruiting airmen into three highly specialized and demanding
  • Brig. Gen. Gary Sayler Commanding General for the Idaho National Guard cuts the ribbon for the opening of the Joint Forces Personnel Readiness Center and signing of the Idaho National Guard and Reserves Family Covenant at Gowen Field Sunday. The center will serve as a one-stop shop for Idaho service members of all branches and their families preparing for deployment, during and post deployment. “We have made great strides in the last few years with General Lafrenz as a driving force and his vision of helping soldiers, airman, sailors and marines,” said Brig. Gen. Sayler. The covenant outlines a commitment to improve family readiness with a focus on existing family programs and services, healthcare, education, youth services, childcare and employment. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Walsh)

    Joint Forces Personnel Readiness Center Officially Opens

  • Idaho Air Guard leaders meet with homeowners to discuss F-35

    More than 60 concerned homeowners who live near the Boise Airport discussed the potential basing of the F-35 in Boise with Idaho Air National Guard leaders, as well as airport and city officials April 5.The town-hall style presentation that was followed by a question-and-answer session was held in conjunction with a regularly scheduled homeowners'

  • Quick Reaction Force experiences taser training

    Many Idaho National Guard Quick Reaction Force members not only pulled the trigger, but had the gun turned on them Feb. 17 during a training exercise here. The gun, in this case was a taser, and for many it was the first time they had been on the receiving end of 50,000 volts of electricity.The QRF is a joint force of both Army and Air Guardsmen
  • Staff Sgt. Greg Kirk, Idaho Air National Guard 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, communicates with aircraft during a training exercise in Grandview, Idaho, March 16, 2010. 124 ASOS members are training in a simulated attack by coordinating various aircraft to provide support to ground forces, including AH-64 Apache helicopter, A-10 Thunderbolt II's, and F-15 Strike Eagles.

    Air Support Operations Squadron trains in Grandview, Idaho

    124th ASOS participates in Operation Angry Rattle, a terrorist situational exercise in Grandview, Idaho.On March 16th, in the town Grandview, Idaho, 124th Air Support Operations Squadron performs a terrorist attack training exercise. For this exercise, members of the 124th ASOS acted out the role of insurgents taking over the town, while other
  • Two Boise State football players spoke to the 124th Fighter Wing Student Flight about leadership, goal setting and teamwork here Saturday. Senior Tight End Tommy Gallarda and senior Defensive End Ryan Winterswyk talked about their coaches, teammates and their own roles as leaders and team players on and off the field.(US Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Walsh / RELEASED).

    Boise State football players talk leadership, teamwork

    Two Boise State football players spoke to the 124th Fighter Wing Student Flight about leadership, goal setting and teamwork here Saturday.Senior Tight End Tommy Gallarda and senior Defensive End Ryan Winterswyk talked about their coaches, teammates and their own roles as leaders and team players on and off the field.Understanding and applying
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