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Accelerating Forward – 195th Wing Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven J. Butow, left, commander of the California Air National Guard, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Johnson, incoming 195th Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at San Diego Air National Guard Station, California, Aug. 2, 2025. The current mission of the 195th Wing is to utilize cutting-edge technology and unparalleled expertise to provide critical information, electromagnetic effects, and secure networks while cultivating strategic partnerships and applying innovative strategies to remain relevant in an ever-changing operational landscape.
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Exercise Coyote Thunder 25'

The 147th Combat Communications Squadron held the Coyote Thunder Exercise at Camp Talega, California, June 9-13, 2025. The intent of the exercise was to demonstrate the 147th CBCS' ability to generate deployment forces, transport them to an austere environment, and then operate and sustain communications activities. The Airmen were able to successfully simulate being in a deployed environment and establish and maintain satellite communications, while being afforded valuable experience.
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222 ISS trains with starlink system

Members of The 222d Intelligence Support Squadron practice setting up and connecting to the Starlink high performance wifi router system at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 2, 2025. The Starlink system aids in setting up network connectivity in domestic and expeditionary operations.
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195th Force Support Flight Conducts Home Station Readiness Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 195th Wing Force Support Flight assemble a temporary structure on May 1, 2025 at Beale Air Force Base, California. As part of their Home Station Readiness Training the airmen train for this capability on a bi-annual basis to be prepared for an emergency or deployed situation.
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Space operations a family affair at 216th EWS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Diego Jarquin, Airman 1st Class Julio Jarquin-Sierra, Adrian Andrade, Angel Martinez-Barraza, Cheyenne Giordani and 2nd Lt. Alfred Samson, members of the 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron pose for photos at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The six Air National Guardsmen are a part of three separate family connections at the 216th EWS, whose mission is to conduct offensive and defensive space control and space situational awareness missions to rapidly achieve flexible and versatile effects in support of global and theater campaigns. Provide mission ready citizen-Airmen and equipment to Combatant Commanders in support of operations worldwide.
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AFJROTC cadets immerse in 261st COS mission

Members of the 261st Cyberspace Operations Squadron brief cadets from Valencia High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps during a visit at Sepulveda Air National Guard Station, Calif. Feb. 2, 2025. The visit offered the cadets an opportunity to sync up their AFJROTC experience with real-world Air National Guard operations, while getting to interact with Air Guardsmen.
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Leadership Shadow Program offers innovative opportunity

Tech. Sgt. Lynda Wells, 147th Combat Communications Squadron client systems technician listens in at the 195th Wing leadership briefing on Nov. 1, 2024 at the Sepulveda Air National Guard Station, Calif. Participants of 195th Operations Group Leadership Shadow Program have access to leadership to learn skills first-hand to apply to their current and future roles.
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Squadron Spotlight: 216th EWS

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrian Andrade , 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, systems operator, performs operational checks on the Large Multi-band Antenna (LMA), at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug 1, 2024. The 216th EWS monitors activity in space and cyberspace.
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195th Wing member earns ANG Outstanding SNCO of the Year

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Alejandra Rosales, assigned to the 147th Combat Communications Squadron, 195th Wing, California Air National Guard, poses for an award portrait May 15, 2024, San Diego California. Rosales has been selected as the Air National Guard Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Darby Arnold)
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261st COS Ready Cyber Crew conducts threat hunting exercise

California Air National Guard Airmen with the 261st Cyberspace Operations Squadron conduct a Ready Cyber Crew Program (RCP) exercise May 4, 2024 at Sepulveda Air National Guard Station, California. the exercise was conducted to develop new readiness strategies to target malicious cyber activities and maintain their cybersecurity skillsets.
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LRS keeps the mission supplied

195th Wing Logistics Readiness Section airmen build C-bags at Beale Air Force Base, California Feb. 3, 2024. As a tenant unit the 195th Wing LRS works in partnership with the 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Beale AFB to optimize it’s material management capabilities and service the 195th’s seven squadrons across the State of California.
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149th IS maintains sharp edge

An 149th Intelligence Squadron airman conducts training in a computer training lab at Mather Field, California Dec. 2, 2023. The December 2023 UTA focus was on the readiness of the airmen by embracing their unit's stated mission to "Organize, train, and equip Cyber-ISR leaders to provide intelligence in support of federal and state mission priorities​.
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Leadership Symposium puts focus on collaboration

Members of the 195th Wing listen to a leadership symposium presentation at Naval Air Station North Island, California, Jan 5, 2023. The symposium brought together Air Guardsman and civilian counterparts from across the state to receive training, collaborate on best practices and network entering the new year.
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195th Wing participates in JAYHAAX Exercise

Members of units across the 195th Wing participated in the JAYHAAX Exercise May-June 2023. The exercise involved inter organization coordination across the state of California to simulate response to disaster scenarios.
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Jackalope 23'

Airmen from the California Air National Guard’s 195th Wing set up a Communications Fly Away Kit during the Jackalope 23' Exercise June 23, 2023, at Camp Luis Obispo, California. The CFK is a key tool for rapidly deployable communications systems and can provide secure and non-secure internet access (SIPR and NIPR), phone and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP).
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Air National Guard Airmen Step in to Save a Life

Senior Airman Ivan Sauer, left, and Staff Sgt. Alex Tranchina 195th Wing Security Forces walk at Sepulveda Air National Guard Station, California April 2, 2023. When a civilian suddenly fell to the ground outside the perimeter of Sepulveda Air National Guard Station, Los Angeles, California on August 23, 2022 two Air National Guardsmen sprang into action to help save a life.
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195th Wing hosts California Force Development Course

The California Air National Guard’s 195th Wing hosted the California Force Development Course I and II Mar. 7-9 at the Reece Point Club at Beale Air Force Base, California. The curriculum during the course included varied topics such as accountability, inclusion and teamwork, coaching, emotional intelligence, mentoring and conflict resolution. The individual modules were taught by members of the 195th Wing as well as outside subject matter experts.
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216th enters new era as Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Payton Rogers, 216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, systems operator, performs operational checks on the Large Multi-band Antenna (LMA), at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Nov 3, 2022. The 216th EWS monitors activity in space and cyberspace.
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195th Wing; first Air National Guard unit to field unique weapon upgrade

Senior Airman Jeremy Adams of the 195th Wing Security Forces Flight, California Air National Guard, demonstrates new upgrades to the Street Smarts VR System (SSVRS) on Aug. 6, 2022, at Sepulveda Air Guard Station, Van Nuys, California. The upgrades incorporate a gas-operated, orange-marked practice rifle that mimics the weight and recoil of the standard issue M18 arms into the SSVRS's realistic reaction training scenarios.
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