Feb. 14, 2023 Airman 1st Class Alvin Auffant, hand-paints mural representing squadron resilience in achieving initial operating capability U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alvin Auffant Esquilin, a cyber surety specialist with the 156th Combat Communications Squadron, here, painted a mural of the legendary phoenix on one of the walls of his squadron building last June.
Jan. 27, 2023 Building to modernize, building to last! Mission essential facilities construction progress The construction of the contingency response and communications facilities, overseen by Naval Facilities (NAVFAC), has been ongoing for several months after concluding the groundbreaking ceremony in June, 2022.
Oct. 17, 2022 156th Wing Change of Command On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Col. Pete Boone, outgoing commander 156th Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, relinquished command of the wing to Col. Humberto Pabon Jr., incoming commander 156th Wing, in a ceremony at Muniz Air National Guard Base, here.
April 8, 2022 Are you ready for a fight? Airmen with the 156th Contingency Response Group, 156th Combat Communications Squadron and the 156th Security Forces Squadron, recently participated in the Air Force Combatives Program.
May 28, 2020 Puerto Rico Airmen conduct a virtual drill during COVID-19 pandemic During this time of social distancing, maximizing efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is a priority, and at the same time, training and readiness remain a priority for the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
Jan. 31, 2020 Public health, it's everyone's responsibility Where there is an emergency event, there are public health professionals. These professionals work hard to ensure the conditions of the community are healthy and conducive to preventing the spread of infection, contamination and disease.
July 16, 2019 156th "Port Dawgs" Despite the mission, despite the task or despite the natural disaster/emergency – one constant remains on the concrete plateau of Muniz Air National Guard Base, the “Port Dawgs.”
July 14, 2019 Single is a Status Too Being single does not mean you do not need communication skills to build better, or future, relationships. The 156th Chaplaincy hosted and taught a superhero themed “Got Your Back” Strong Bonds Seminar for more than 20 Airmen during a retreat Jul. 12-14 on the east side of the island.“Got Your Back”
March 26, 2019 Where in the world is Sergeant Santiago? Like the geography game and cartoon of “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?,” the JRSOI function is the critical piece of contingency operations that knows, “Where in the world is Sergeant Santiago.”JRSOI is the Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration operation that identifies
Feb. 21, 2019 ANG Headquarters sends emissary to PRANG U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward L. Vaughan, Special Assistant to the Director, Air National Guard, for Puerto Rico Recovery, arrived on the island recently on special assignment as an advisor to the Adjutant General of Puerto Rico and the commanders in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
