PRANG 140th Air Defense Support Squadron receives new commander The Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 140th Air Defense Support Squadron received a new commander May 6 during an Assumption of Command Ceremony at the unit’s Punta Salinas radar site in Toa Baja. In the ceremony presided by Brig. Gen. Rafael Carrero, Puerto Rico Air National Guard Chief of Staff, Major Duvalier Francisco Hernandez Tua, assumed the reins of the 140th Support Squadron in the presence of unit personnel, fellow Puerto Rico National Guardsmen and his immediate family. “It is a true honor to have been given the trust and responsibility to lead this fine group of professional Airmen,” said Maj Hernandez. “As we strive for excellence in our shared future achievements, we will continue to foster the positive work ethic within our unit that is so well respected within the Air Defense community.” Major Hernandez is a Cyberspace Operations Officer, who earned his commission in May 2007 from the Air Force ROTC Detachment 755 at the University of Puerto Rico, since then he has completed numerous active duty assignments and deployments, including his last assignment in the Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Center at Barksdale Louisiana, AFB. “We welcome Major Hernandez to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard family and congratulate him on his new command,” said Brig. Gen. Carrero. “Listening, depending and empowering your Airmen to get the mission done are my best words of advice to any leader who wants to maximize the potential and success of his people.” The 140th Support Squadron’s maintains work with a variety of radar systems providing military units in the field real-time airspace situational awareness. The 140th ADSS support the USSOUTHCOM and USNORTHCOM Area of Operations providing Air Traffic Control and monitoring functions. Additionally, the 140th supplies radar data to FAA utilized in the local International Airports in San Juan and Aguadilla.

As we prepare to celebrate the Independence Day of America, lest we forget, Freedom isn't Free. It is through the sacrifices made before us, in War and in Peace that have earned us this Freedom. The National Guard has been, and always will continue to be a big part of that history. Be proud and celebrate America's Birthday. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

Save the date! The 156th Airlift Wing's Chaplain office is coordinating the following Strong Bonds Events: - Singles Strong Bonds: 27-29 July 2018 - The loneliness and uncertainty that often comes with deployment can inspire hasty decisions when you're looking for that special someone. Strong Bonds for Singles retreat can give you the tools to examine your priorities, identify your patterns in choosing a partner, and evaluate a relationship's potential for success. - Couples Strong Bonds: 24-26 August 2018 - Long separations, frequent relocations, and the stress of deployments are unique to military couples and can place excess strain on any relationship. The Strong Bonds for Couples curriculum takes couples on a healing journey to shared understanding, improved communication, and renewed closeness. Please contact the Chaplain's office for details on how to register. For more information on the Strong Bonds program click the link - https://www.jointservicessupport.org/FP/Strongbonds/Strongbonds.aspx

Air Force Leading the Way!

Leadership Personnel from the 156th Airlift Wing participated in its 2nd Annual Command Development Workshop held at Fort Buchanan’s Training Building June 18 and 19. Click the link for the full story. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/281713/156th-airlift-wing-holds-2nd-annual-command-development-workshop

Make sure to follow our brothers and sisters in uniform currently deployed to El Salvador on a humanitarian/training mission called Beyond the Horizon 2018. Sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and U.S. Army South South] (and led this year by our very own Puerto Rico National Guard]), BTH2018 is a joint exercise with Active, Guard and Reserve components of Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy from across the country, participating in different phases alongside El Salvadoran military. Training and learning best practices from each other. They're building 4 schools, a medical facility as well as holding 5 free medical wellness fairs for the people of El Salvador. On today, the U.S. Army's 243rd birthday, we salute the Puerto Rico National Guard, as Combined Joint Task Force - Hope, for a job well done and Feliz Cumpleaños! And to all our servicemembers in every branch and component participating, keep up the great work and a big Hooah Warrior to you! Like and follow BTH 2018. #newsyoudonothearabout #FollowTheirPage #PuertoRico #FlyFightWin #SemperFidelis #NotSelfbutCountry #BTH2018 Embajada de los Estados Unidos en El Salvador National Guard

Members of the 156th Airlift Wing Maintenance Squadron apply some elbow grease and TLC to find a 'new' home. The mission continues.

Our 1ABG brothers and sisters are always working hard in support of everything we do. You are an important part of our mission success. Thank you. #OneTeamOneFight #StrongerTogether

The 156th Airlift Wing breaks ground on state of the art Composite Support Facility at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, June 7. Read the complete story by clicking the link. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/280037/156th-airlift-wing-groundbreaking-ceremony-paves-way-towards-future

Our security forces Airmen continue their great work training our brothers and sisters in the 755 Military Police Company on airfield security. We are all stronger when we work and train together. #puertoriconationalguard https://www.dvidshub.net/news/279183/156th-security-forces-airmen-train-soldiers-airfield-operations

We have more than 30 Airmen in Latvia helping to build dormitories in support of Exercise Saber Strike 2018. We are proud of the great work our Airmen are doing with our partner nations. #saberstrike18 https://www.dvidshub.net/news/279340/156th-aw-civil-engineer-airmen-deploy-latvia-training-mission

Through adversity our mettle is tested - with diversity our strength is increased. Wishing all of our LGBTQ members Happy Pride!

(from left to right) SSgt Wigberto Perez, TSgt Alfredo Diaz and TSgt William Nadal in planning stages as they prepare to measure, cut and assemble foam panels at a construction site in Latvia. Members of the 156th Civil Engineer Squadron are currently deployed for training to Camp Adazi in the Eurpoean country. (Air National Guard photo by A1C Luis Torres)

The PRANG mission continues and we'll do it together. #BucanerosAdelante #Rican68 http://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/1534690/puerto-rican-airmen-lean-on-each-other-to-continue-mission/

This year Memorial Day will mean more to our PRANG family than ever before. As Airmen, the best way to honor our brothers is by moving forward and continuing the mission with excellence in all we do. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Julio A. Olivencia Jr.)

1st Lt. David "Lani" Albandoz received a Dignified Arrival yesterday in Alabama. Col Humberto Pabon, Vice Wing Commander of the 156th Airlift Wing was on hand to represent the Puerto Rico Air National Guard alongside the Albandoz family. Veteran organizations and members of the Madison, Alabama community lined the streets with flags to honor our Bucanero. We are grateful for the outpouring of Love and respect given to our hero. Presente y Viven.

As our fallen brothers are now back home, we render this final salute to our Bucaneros. Presente y Viven.

ATTENTION: On Friday, May 18th, the Muniz Air National Guard Base will have restricted access. Only uniformed military personnel and individuals on a list at the gate will be allowed to enter. No civilian, or retiree services will be available. The ID Card section will be closed and the gym will have limited access. Normal business will resume on Monday. For questions or concerns, please contact the Public Affairs Office at 787-253-5253.

RT @BeyondTheH18: @GovRauner @GovHerbert @GovWalker @ricardorossello as we approach #IndependenceDay2018, you should know your men & women…

RT @BeyondTheH18: Nuestros hermanos Perúanos reportan sobre su participación en Más Allá del Horizonte 2018 - El Salvador. ----- Our Peruvi…

RT @BeyondTheH18: ZACATECOLUCA, El Salvador – Service members with Combined Joint Task Force - Hope, Operation Beyond the Horizon 2018, El…

RT @BeyondTheH18: U.S. Warriors from Beyond the Horizon- 2018 team up with US Embassy - El Salvador to participate in a local television s…

RT @BeyondTheH18: Engineers from 202nd Red Horse Squadron from the Florida National Guard participate in Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salva…

RT @BeyondTheH18: The 202nd Red Horse Squadron participates in Beyond the Horizon 2018and assists in buiding a school for local community c…

RT @BeyondTheH18: The 390th Civil Engineers from Chattanooga Tennessee, United States Army Reserves particpate in the Beyond The Horizon 20…

RT @FUERZARMADASV: #EnAgenda Sr. #MinistroDeLaDefensa presidirá ceremonia de apertura del Ejercicio @BeyondTheH18 en el que militares del @…

156th Airlift Wing Airman laid to rest: https://t.co/PM1H2I286L via @YouTube

Rican68 dedication video: https://t.co/s0HND1nCJ2 via @YouTube

Unit Memorial Service to honor our fallen Airmen is currently on ongoing via Facebook Live. Please join us: https://t.co/9VHhJSRpwU

RICAN68 - Presente y Viven: https://t.co/pmyNYnFulL via @YouTube

RT @VP: First responders are on the scene of the crash of the US C-130 from the PR National Guard & we’ll monitor developments. We express…

RT @MilitaryTimes: A new DoD policy banning #hazing ― and specifically “tacking” of insignia such as jump wings ― was not meant to bar the…

RT @usairforce: On this day in #AirForce #History https://t.co/E4YY4qgYXt

RT @Militarydotcom: Troops Who Supported 2017 Hurricane Relief Now Eligible for Medal https://t.co/A6TlZR7shb

La Ventana: https://t.co/PvHyS2SMBY via @YouTube

Air National Guard Impact 65 Days After Hurricane Maria: https://t.co/MqA7lStsg9 via @YouTube

To our community, our island, our friends, and family - We are Puerto Rico, we are American Airmen, Puerto Rico Se… https://t.co/GqEy0zuFAR

The Puerto Rico Air National Guard and Community Partners join forces to provide supplies: https://t.co/dJfbQVyjZX via @YouTube