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Dec. 10, 2024
119th Fighter Squadron Dedicates “Jersey Jerk” F-16 to Local Hero

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 119th Fighter Squadron, bearing a new “Jersey Jerk” tail flash design, touched down at the 177th Fighter Wing Air National Guard base, Dec. 5, 2024. The aircraft will serve as a dedicated flagship for the 119th FS, leading the charge
Nov. 6, 2024
177th Fighter Wing, 108th Wing Strengthen ACE Capabilities during Operation Pegasus Dawn

The 119th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy for Operation Pegasus Dawn, hosted by the 31st Fighter Wing, from Oct. 18 through Oct. 25, 2024. Pegasus Dawn is an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training mission
Nov. 5, 2024
177th Fighter Wing Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

Family, friends and members of the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, gathered together for a Change of Command ceremony here, Nov. 3, 2024. The event symbolized the passing of the torch from U.S. Air Force Col. Derek B. Routt, 177th FW commander since April 2021, to Col. Benjamin W.
Oct. 9, 2024
The 177th Fighter Wing Continues Community Assessment and Resiliency Engagement Day

The 177th Fighter Wing created an environment that fostered support, resources and community connection for its Airmen, during its annual Community Assessment and Resiliency Engagement (CARE) Day, held this year at the New Jersey Air National Guard base on Sept. 27, 2024. CARE Day aims to provide
July 17, 2024
177th Fighter Wing Hosts Cyprus National Guard For State Partnership Program

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team technicians with the 70th Combat Engineer Battalion (70th CEB) of the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus visited the 177th Fighter Wing under the New Jersey National Guard’s State Partnership Program from June 4 to June 14, 2024. The 70th CEB EOD
July 2, 2024
177th Multi-Capable Airmen aid POL in downloading U.S. Army tank trailers during QLLEX Exercise 2024

177th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants Flight's Multi-Capable Airman class graduates support The Defense Logistics Agency - Energy Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise 2024. Two U.S. Air Force Multi-Capable Airmen assisted 177th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum,
July 2, 2024
177th Fighter Wing Enhances Readiness in Sentry Aloha 24-2 Exercise

The 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, alongside aviation units from across the United States, participated in Sentry Aloha 24-2 from May 27 to June 14. The exercise, facilitated by the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, integrated Air National Guard forces and fostered
Feb. 2, 2024
Albanian Armed Forces welcomes New Jersey Army and Air National Guard

TIRANA, Albania — More than 15 Airmen and Soldiers of the New Jersey National Guard linked up with the 2nd Battalion, Light Infantry Battle Group, Albanian Armed Forces at Land Forces Headquarters, Zall-Herr, Tirana, Albania, Dec. 2-8, 2023, as part of the Department of Defense State Partnership
Nov. 21, 2023
Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams Visits 177th Fighter Wing to Discuss Future of Air National Guard

ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, command chief, Air National Guard (ANG), visited the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, November 19th to meet with Wing leadership and speak with the enlisted force.
Sept. 13, 2023
9/11 Attacks Remembered during 177th Fighter Wing Memorial Dedication and Deployer Send-off

ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, New Jersey. – The 177th Fighter Wing held a ceremony on Sept. 11, 2023, to dedicate a memorial erected in remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy, sacrifice, and heroism of that day 22 years ago and to recognize Airmen preparing to deploy to Southwest Asia.

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