soldiers of the 116th Brigade engineer Battalion, headquartered in Twin Falls, returned home today after spending the past three weeks at Fort Hood, Texas, conducting annual training.
It is a testament to the caliber of the airmen of the Idaho National Guard that the United States Air Force is considering stationing the F-35 - unarguably the most technically advanced aircraft in the world - at Gowen Field.
Master Sergeant Christopher Vern Webb of the Idaho National Guard, beloved husband, son, father, brother, soldier and friend, passed away in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 15th, 2017 at the age of 36.
This past week I received pictures from my youngest son, John, who is currently serving his two weeks of training in the Idaho National Guard. John, with the appropriate grin, was sitting behind the controls of the Spruce Goose, access the public is ...
Kren and those in attendance gave a standing ovation to three graduates who had already enlisted in the armed forces: Alex Moore, Idaho Army National Guard; Cody Pelton, U.S. Air Force; and Joshua Coombes, U.S. Marine Corps. Salutatorian ThomasÃÂ ...
An American Flag waves in the wind Tuesday at the Idaho National Guard in Twin Falls. prev. next. TWIN FALLS - While many flags will be on display during Flag Day on Wednesday, it is also a time when people decide to retire their flags.
Since the 1930s, the community of Emmett and all of Gem County has gathered each June to celebrate the abundance of our valley. We celebrate with the region's longest continually running festival, "The Emmett Cherry Festival.
During a March trip to Washington, D.C., Boise Mayor Dave Bieter spoke to Pentagon officials, and he said they left him with the impression that Gowen Field will have some kind of long-term air mission, whether the Air Force bases a squadron of F-35s ...
Cloyce joined the Idaho Army National Guard in the Fall of 1949 and was drafted into the Korean war in March of 1953. He shot one of the highest scores on the rifle range at Ft.
Patriot Thunder celebrated its eighth year raising money for Operation Warmheart at Mountain Home Air Force Base and the Idaho National Guard Family Support Fund. Participation in the past has varied from 600 to 1,000 riders whose combined effortsÃÂ ...
The economic stakes if Gowen Field does not get a new mission would be immense, since, among other economic factors, the Idaho National Guard is the state's fourth largest employer. Talking with grandpa about old planes leads to talking about the newÃÂ ...
Three are in the Idaho Army National Guard, while one serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Among other duties, those officers are required to attend a yearly two-week training.
SSG for the U.S. Army, Idaho National Guard, Shaw founded The Guardian Foundation in 2011 while he was deployed in Bagdad, Iraq, in support of Operation New Dawn.
In a case of stolen valor described by a U.S. District Court judge as "nefarious," the former captain in the Idaho National Guard was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Wash., last week to three years in prison, three years of supervised ...
In a case of stolen valor described by a U.S. District Court judge as "nefarious," the former captain in the Idaho National Guard was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Wash., last week to three years in prison, three years of supervised ...
In a case of stolen valor described by a U.S. District Court judge as "nefarious," the former captain in the Idaho National Guard was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Wash., last week to three years in prison, three years of supervised ...
"We're proud to represent and defend and assist this community anytime we get a chance," says Brigadier General Robert Lytle, a land component commander with the Idaho Army National Guard. "We're worried about the flooding, we're worried about someÃÂ ...
Organizers of the eighth annual Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride said the event is a fundraiser to help families of airmen stationed at the Mountain Home Air Force Base or families of those in the Idaho National Guard. Surface streets along the route may ...
Darryl Wright, 48, a former Idaho National Guardsman, feigned injuries from an explosion in Iraq in 2005 and doctored statements from fellow soldiers to obtain two awards, a Combat Action Badge and a Purple Heart, which is reserved for those wounded inÃÂ ...
The Idaho National Guard flew this in for the pilot to measure the Jensens Grove area -- to see if it is safe to land Blackhawk helicopters there for Celebrate Blackfoot.
A recent Guest Opinion (May 9 by Kevin Cahill) called the Idaho National Guard Economic Impact Study misleading. As authors of that study, we think our critic's words were misleading.
It was one of several Memorial Day celebrations held across the Treasure Valley. Host David Ferdinand said at the previous year's Memorial Day celebration they remembered the 500 members of the Idaho National Guard who were deployed, and this yearÃÂ ...
Currently, Gowen Field has one squadron of A-10s, but is under consideration to replace those with F-35s. "Currently, the A-10 fills that close air support role supporting troops and contact on the ground," said Maj.
After the war Jack flew P-51s with the Idaho National Guard, then his squadron was activated for the Korean war. He continued his military career flying F-86s and F-84s and served in locations around the world.
... ceremony held on May 13. While attending the University of Idaho, Rau completed the army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program and received a commission as a 2nd lieutenant, and will be serving with the Idaho National Guard.
Boise, Idaho (KLIX) A new memorial at Gowen Field now stands in Boise to honor soldiers killed in the line of duty during deployment to Iraq since 2004.
The program will include the Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard, Idaho Army National Guard, honored guest speakers, music by Boise Highlander Bagpipers and other musical selections, a presentation by Girls Scouts of Silver Sage, and poemÃÂ ...
BOISE - The Idaho National Guard honored fallen soldiers today by rededicating a memorial in their memory. Guard members and their families attended a ceremony at Gowen Field rededicating the 116th Cavalry Brigade Fallen soldier Memorial.
Gayhart served as the unit's commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom III and was previous commander of the Idaho Army National Guard. The unveiling is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the unit's headquarters building. Former 116th CBCT leaders andÃÂ ...
Nick Johnson interrupted his college education to enlist in the Idaho Army National Guard, where after his basic and advanced training, he was assigned to an infantry battalion.
BOISE - A new bridge across the Snake River near Twin Falls and a new regional Idaho National Guard armory are among the couple dozen projects on a list state officials hope will be considered for inclusion in President Donald Trump's infrastructure plan.
The main speaker for the event will be Brigadier General John Goodale of the Idaho Army National Guard. He will be followed by Command Sergeant Major (retired) Phil Hawkins, the Volunteer Coordinator at the VA Home in Boise.
