Vigilant Guard
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from the 3rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Task Force, Pennsylvania National Guard, discuss aspects of their training scenario during the exercise Vigilant Guard, March 12, 2019, at Camp Santiago in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Members from the 3rd CBRN TF conducted wide-area search training, focusing on searching a large distance and going from building to building, marking and finding casualties.
Vigilant Guard - 156th CERFP
Air National Guard members from the 156th Medical Group treat simulated mass casualties during the Vigilant Guard training exercise March 14, 2019, in Puerto Rico.
Air National Guard emissary affirms way forward for the Puerto Rico Air National Guard
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward L. Vaughan, Special Assistant to the Director, Air National Guard, for Puerto Rico Recovery addresses Airmen from the 156th Maintenance Squadron at a recent regularly scheduled drill.
Air National Guard emissary affirms way forward for the Puerto Rico Air National Guard
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward L. Vaughan, Special Assistant to the Director, Air National Guard, for Puerto Rico Recovery addresses Airmen from the 156th Maintenance Squadron at a recent regularly scheduled drill.
Air National Guard emissary affirms way forward for the Puerto Rico Air National Guard
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward L. Vaughan, Special Assistant to the Director, Air National Guard, for Puerto Rico Recovery addresses Airmen from the 156th Maintenance Squadron at a recent regularly scheduled drill.
A new year means new priorities for the Puerto Rico Air National Guard
156th Wing Commander Col. Raymond Figueroa shares his 2019 priorities at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Carolina.
Puerto Rico Air National Guard supports hurricane evaucation of over 1,000 U.S. citizens from the island of St. Maarten
Two New York Air National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters prepare to deploy on the noncombatant evacuation operation to St. Maarten from the staging area of Muñiz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Sept. 9. The joint NEO mission is a collaboration between the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing and the 105th Airlift Wing who conducted 11 flights in over 9 hours to meet evaucation requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Oquendo/Released)
Puerto Rico Air National Guard supports hurricane evaucation of over 1,000 U.S. citizens from the island of St. Maarten
The 156th Airlift Wing deployed Puerto Rico Air National Guard aircrew members on two WC-130H Hercules aircraft to support hurricane rescue efforts to over 1,000 U.S. ciitizens from the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Sept.9. The Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron and the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing and the New York's worked jointly with the PRANG to conduct 11 flights in over 9 hours to meet evaucation requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Oquendo/Released)
Puerto Rico Air National Guard supports hurricane evaucation of over 1,000 U.S. citizens from the island of St. Maarten
Rescued U.S. citizens deplane the Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft deployed to support the noncombatant evacuation operation rescue efforts of over 1,000 U.S. ciitizens from the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Sept.9. The joint NEO mission is a collaboration between the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing and the 105th Airlift Wing who conducted 11 flights in over 9 hours to meet evaucation requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Oquendo/Released)
Puerto Rico Air National Guard supports hurricane evaucation of over 1,000 U.S. citizens from the island of St. Maarten
Rescued U.S. citizen from the island of St. Maarten enter the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Sept.9. Collaborative efforts between the Kentucky Air National Guard, New York Air National Guard and the Puerto Rico Air National ensured the evacuation of over 1,000 U.S. citizens from St. Maarten following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Oquendo/Released)

156th Airlift Wing Photos

From the Commander

                          Welcome to the PRANG!

Thanks for visiting our website to learn about the 156th Airlift Wing, home of the "Bucaneros".  These are over 1,200 of the greatest professional bilingual Airmen that are committed to our nation and the community we serve. These fighters, for the past 69 years, have contributed to our nation's security by participating in important exercises, combat missions and humanitarian missions around the world. In the PRANG, we DEVELOP professional American Airmen, DELIVER Airpower for America, and DEPLOY mission-ready warriors to answer our nation's call. Our vision is to be the strategic air bridge for the Americas and beyond!

 -  Col. Raymond Figueroa, RICAN01

MISSION
DEVELOP - DELIVER - DEPLOY

VISION
Strategic Air Bridge for the Americas and Beyond!

2018 PRIORITIES
1. Motivated Mission Accomplishment

2. Effective Resource Stewardship
3. Develop & Care for Airmen
4. Innovate and Improve
 

WING CORE VALUES

Familia - Responsabilidad - Respeto

Family - Responsibility - Respect

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