144th Fighter Wing
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06/07/2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Joel Pauls, 144th Fighter Wing commander, held a commander’s call where he discussed the wing’s priorities, commitment to processes, and the vital importance of readiness.
Col. Pauls recognized superior performers across the wing for their work over the past year during readiness exercises and evaluations:
Staff Sgt. Hannah McMillon
Airman 1st Class Cassie Sanchez
Chief Master Sgt. Eric Lieder
Senior Master Sgt. Charles Van Hofwegen
Staff Sgt. Jacob Price
Staff Sgt. Fred Flores
Staff Sgt. Anthony Becerra
Master Sgt. Joshua Mencarini
Master Sgt. Daniel Velasquez
Tech Sgt. Marisol Rivera
Each of the superior performers received a commander’s coin.
Airmen who are currently on TDY were recognized by name:
Senior Airman Jalynn Vasquez
Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Trafton
Master Sgt. Derick Thompkins
Tech. Sgt. Ramon Casillas
Senior Airman Max Garcia Salizar
Tech. Sgt. Santisteban
Master Sgt. Mario Ponce
Finally, Master Sgt. Ryan Calzada was presented with a Meritorious Service Metal.
06/07/2026
Volunteers from the 144th Fighter Wing participate in a base Blood Drive with Central California Blood Center.
06/07/2026
Congratulations to Col. Shahzad Jahromi, who assumed command of the 144th Medical Group during a change of command ceremony, June 7, 2026, at the Fresno Air National Guard, California.
Col. Jahromi is a traditional drill status guardsman, balancing his service in the ANG with his full-time career where he serves as Physician-in-Chief and Chief of Staff for the Permanent Medical Group.
06/06/2026
Congratulations to Lt. Col. Heather Yamamoto, who assumed command of the 144th Maintenance Group during a change of command ceremony, June 6, 2026, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California.
06/05/2026
Over 150 Airmen from the 144th Fighter Wing, including maintainers, air crew, support staff, and pilots from the 194th Fighter Squadron, are conducting combat readiness training this week with the 366th Fighter Wing’s 391st Fighter Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The 194th Griffin pilots are training with the 391st Tiger pilots and WSOs to familiarize themselves with F-15E Strike Eagle capabilities as they prepare to receive F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. (Air National Guard photos by Major Jason Sanchez and additional photos by 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs specialist Senior Airman Keagan Lee)
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Fresno’s Griffins had a busy day of flying at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, June 1, 2026, while completing combat readiness training during a temporary duty assignment. The training familiarizes our F-15C Eagle pilots with F-15E Strike Eagle capabilities as they prepare to transition to the F15EX Eagle II. (Air National Guard video by Maj Jason Sanchez)
06/01/2026
144th Fighter Wing Airmen participated in Memorial Day weekend actives and other events in May with CVMD. Thank you CVMD for all that you do to support veterans and the community.
05/27/2026
F-15C Eagles with Fresno’s 194th Fighter Squadron departed for Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho to participate in combat readiness training alongside the 391st Fighter Squadron’s F-15E Strike Eagles, May 26th, 2026. The training will familiarize our pilots with Strike Eagle capabilities as they prepare to transition to the F15EX Eagle II.
05/27/2026
Want to fly an F-15? We want YOU.
The 144th Fighter Wing is now accepting applications for unit pilot training. Visit our website to find out more: https://www.144fw.ang.af.mil/Resources/Pilot-Boards/
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