The California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing, based at Fresno, once again has picked up the air defense mission that it flew for years out of March ARB, Calif., reports the Press-Enterprise. The Montana ANG’s 120th FW has been flying its F-16s out of March, fulfilling Operation Noble Eagle sorties, while the 144th awaited additional and newer F-16s to fly out of both Fresno and March. Those aircraft came this summer. Per BRAC 2005, the 120th FW is switching from the F-16 to the F-15, and some of its airmen plan to switch from the 120th to the 144th to continue operations at March. Meanwhile, the 144th would also like to replace its F-16s with F-15s.
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
