Maj. Steve Keeton presented the U.S. flag to Pfc. Lawrence
Maj. Steve Keeton presented the U.S. flag to Pfc. Lawrence E. Worthen's sister Oct. 25 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. The Idaho Army National Guard’s honor guard presented U.S. Army Pfc. Lawrence E. Wort... More
The Treasure Valley honors veterans in the past, present
The Treasure Valley honors veterans in the past, present and future during the annual Veterans Day parade held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Idaho State Capital building. The theme for the 2018 parade was “Specia... More
Idaho Legislature Representative Pete Nielsen, left,
Idaho Legislature Representative Pete Nielsen, left, talks with Idaho National Guard Commanding General Maj. Gen. Gary Sayler, during the Military Division Legislative Day held at the State Capitol building in ... More
Col. Sherrie L. McCandless talks with Airman 1st Class
Col. Sherrie L. McCandless talks with Airman 1st Class Denay Rogers, left, from the 124th Security Forces Squadron at the ceremony held for McCandless, previously served at the National Guard Bureau, as she ass... More
Col. McCandless assumed command of 124th Fighter Wing
Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing attend the ceremony for Col. Sherrie L. McCandless, as she assumes command of the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air National Guard from Col. Christopher D. Rood at Gowen Field, Bo... More
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing load baggage in preparation for boarding the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft headed to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 9 for a two week training exe... More
Capt. Andy Labrum, a 190th Fighter Squadron pilot from
Capt. Andy Labrum, a 190th Fighter Squadron pilot from Boise, Idaho, refuels the A-10 Thunderbolt II from the KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, mid-flight March 9 headed to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., ... More
Tech. Sgt. Santiago Avila, crew member known as the
Tech. Sgt. Santiago Avila, crew member known as the boom operator, from the Utah Air Guard 191st Airlift Squadron, is stationed in the rear of the KC-135 Stratotanker and controls the boom during in-flight air ... More
Staff Sgt. Taylor McBride, a crew chief with the 124th
Staff Sgt. Taylor McBride, a crew chief with the 124th Maintenance Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard from Gowen Field, Boise, guides the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for a night flying sortie on March 12 at Gr... More
The 190th Fighter Squadron "Warthog" pilots trained
The 190th Fighter Squadron "Warthog" pilots trained with close air support missions on the Toledo Bend Army recreational lake March 19 while deployed to Barksdale Air Force Base. (Air National Guard photo by Ma... More
Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff,
Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, is briefed by Tech. Sgt. Susana A. Barroso, 212th Command and Control Squadron, on the Idaho National Guard's Joint Incident Site Communications Capability... More
Tech. Sgt. David Cochran, a maintainer with the 113th
Tech. Sgt. David Cochran, a maintainer with the 113th Wing’s Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) Detachment sprints to generate the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as a response to a real-world red alarm scramble March... More
Lt. Col. John Vargas, commander of the Aerospace Control
Lt. Col. John Vargas, commander of the Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) Detachment, enters the surrounding area of the ACA compound on March 14. The D.C. Air National Guard’s F-16s and ready trained personnel are ... More
Airman 1st Class Sumeana Leslie with the 113th Wing,
Airman 1st Class Sumeana Leslie with the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, looks through the window of the Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft on a refueling flight mission with the Employer Support of t... More
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard took a moment
Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard took a moment and waved farewell to family and friends as they deployed on Tuesday evening, April 12, 2016 to join in combat operations in the Middle East. (U.S. Air Nat... More
IDANG firefighters respond to simulated crash
Idaho Air National Guard firefighters respond within minutes to a simulated crash site near Gowen Field base with a smoke-filled Boeing 737 aircraft for the Airport Triennial Exercise on May 25, 2016. The full-... More
124th Fighter Wing emphasizes total fitness
124th Fighter Wing Student Flight Airmen test their physical fitness during a routine Fitness Assessment on May 4, 2016 at Gowen Field, Boise. Student Flight leaders motivate them to participate in a year-round... More
June 10, 2016 was a great day for the tribes of Idaho.
June 10, 2016 was a great day for the tribes of Idaho. “The Warrior Spirit” A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft was dedicated to all Idaho tribes to show gratitude for their support of the Idaho Air National Guard. Th... More
Idaho Air National Guard protects the virtual frontlines
Senior Airman Jeffery Skinner, a cyber surety specialist from the 124th Communications Flight in Boise, Idaho, spends his days on the virtual frontlines protecting everything from radar systems, to databases, t... More
Battlefield Airmen find strength in the Teir 2 fitness test
Senior Airman Jesse Vanpatten, 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, participates in the newly implemented physical fitness assessment, Air Force Teir 2 Physical Fitness Assessment for battlefield Airmen on Au... More
Sparks fly at the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class Tad Canada from the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron cuts a frame with a metal grinder while working on the new entryway gate that is currently under construction at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. (A... More
IDANG firefighters are prepared for emergencies
Fire protective uniforms belonging to the Idaho Air National Guard firefighters at Gowen Field, wait to be donned, neatly placed in shelving that is easily accessible for Airmen to quickly grab and respond to e... More
Maintaining a nacelle, Air National Guard
Airman 1st Class Kailyn Leiby, from the 124th Maintenance Squadron, works on rebuilding a nacelle, an outer casing, that holds parts of the engine from an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Nov. 5, 2016. (Air Nationa... More
Preparing for takeoff, Air National Guard
Pilots from the 190th Fighter Squadron at Gowen Field, Idaho prepare for a training flight with the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft on a cloudy day Nov. 6, 2016. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Va... More
Entry Control Point - Air National Guard photo
Although Idaho's A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft have all been returned from a recent deployment, the aircraft and crew are in a rest period which makes the Gowen Field flight line and entry control points void of... More
The Idaho Air and Army National Guard used manpower
The Idaho Air and Army National Guard used manpower and resources already scheduled to train on snow removal equipment throughout Gowen Field, as well as throughout the valley, during a large snowstorm that swe... More
The Adjutant General's Leadership Awards Banquet
Retired Lt. Col. Dean Hagerman, from the Idaho Army National Guard, extinguishes the flame burning from a candle representing prisoners of war at the Adjutant General's Leadership Awards Banquet,held at the Riv... More
Senior Airman Matthew DeAnda, 124th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Matthew DeAnda, 124th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for take off during the periodic night training at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on March 20, 2017. (U.S... More
Master Sgt. Earl Crockett, 124th Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Earl Crockett, 124th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, changes the tire of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during periodic night training at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on March 20, 2017. (U.S. Air Nat... More
Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing arranged contamination
Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing arranged contamination stations for equipment and personnel, while practicing the dynamics of using them in a polluted environment during the mission readiness exercise Weasel... More
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Metelski and Senior Airman Mark Shepard
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Metelski and Senior Airman Mark Shepard from the 124th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment's shop create stencil wording for newly painted support equipment Sept. 9 at Gowen Field, ... More
Master Sgt. Young coined by ACC/IG
Master Sgt. Adam Young, from the 190th Fighter Squadron, received the Air Combat Command Inspector General's coin from Brig. Gen. Rich Coe, ACC IG, on Sept. 11, 2017 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. The ACC/IG coi... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds delivered a reenlistment
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds delivered a reenlistment out of the ordinary to an Idaho Air National Guardsman. Master Sgt. Tracy Seganos, a maintenance data analyst with the 124th Maintenance Operations Fligh... More
Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air
Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air show at Boise, Idaho on Oct. 13, 2017. Here the Royal Canadian Snowbirds and other performers showcased aerial acrobatics for a large crowd at Gowen Field. ... More
The Idaho Order of the Sword, not to be mistaken from
The Idaho Order of the Sword, not to be mistaken from the United States Air Force Order of the Sword, is the most prestigious award given by Idaho’s noncommissioned officers and was given to Maj. Gen. Gary Sayl... More
The Idaho National Guard joint honor guard post the
The Idaho National Guard joint honor guard post the colors during the change of command ceremony Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Gowen Field to signify the transfer of authority between outgoing Commanding General Maj.... More
Idaho Air National Guard firefighters often use abandoned
Idaho Air National Guard firefighters often use abandoned buildings on the Gowen Field base in Boise, Idaho to conduct training. Here, the firefighters conducted training for forceful entry on inward and outwar... More
In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and
In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and state entities, Idaho's 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) conducted their first ever training event that involved approximately 70 civilians from... More
In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and
In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and state entities, Idaho's 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) conducted their first ever training event that involved approximately 70 civilians from... More
Airmen from the 124th Security Forces Squadron take
Airmen from the 124th Security Forces Squadron take a deep breath, aim, and fire as bullet casings eject from their M9 pistols, during the annual M9 qualifications course at the small arms range near Gowen Fiel... More
Master Sgt. James Ovanek, repair and reclamation supervisor
Master Sgt. James Ovanek, repair and reclamation supervisor with the 124th Fighter Wing, explains the characteristics of the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft to local employers at the two-day Boss Lift event presen... More
Hidden beneath twigs and weeds, a sniper’s stomach
Hidden beneath twigs and weeds, a sniper’s stomach is flat on the ground, dirt and grime on his face. All that can be seen in the bundles of cheatgrass is a pair of steady, intense eyes. The job of a sniper req... More
Maj. Gen. Andrew A. Croft, Twelfth Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. Andrew A. Croft, Twelfth Air Force commander, toured Gowen Field and met with Airmen of the 124th Fighter Wing on Sept. 8, 2018. Additionally, he joined three 190th Fighter Squadron pilots and flew on... More
Brig. Gen. Michael Garshak, commanding general of the
Brig. Gen. Michael Garshak, commanding general of the Idaho National Guard, along with other state officials, as well as principals from local Treasure Valley high schools, had the opportunity to fly to Pierce,... More
Idaho Air National Guard 190th Fighter Squadron pilots
Idaho Air National Guard 190th Fighter Squadron pilots worked with the 8th Squadron, 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment, an active duty Army unit stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington. The Idaho ... More
Tech. Sgt. Keven Swenson, an A-10 Thunderbolt II crew
Tech. Sgt. Keven Swenson, an A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, de-ices the frosty aircraft on the flight line in preparation for flight on Dec. 2, 2018. Despite the cold and Gowen Field's first snowfall this year... More
Airmen from the 124th Medical Group hone their skills
Airmen from the 124th Medical Group hone their skills in combat casualty evacuation, field rescue and emergency medical services during a readiness exercise at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. The exercise started on... More
In this scenario with a missing hiker in the mountains,
In this scenario with a missing hiker in the mountains, the Idaho Air National Guard’s TACPs from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron are called for assistance with local northern Idaho search and rescue ... More
The Idaho National Guard’s STARBASE Idaho program completed
The Idaho National Guard’s STARBASE Idaho program completed its first school year with a successful outcome of more than 1,700 fifth grade students who participated throughout the year in the well-known science... More
More than 30 members of the Idaho National Guard’s
More than 30 members of the Idaho National Guard’s Joint Staff directed the Gowen Field’s Joint Operations Center during the IDNG Special Focus Exercise in Boise, Idaho on March 8-13, 2019. The week-long SFE ca... More
Soldiers from the Idaho Army Honor Guard render funeral
Soldiers from the Idaho Army Honor Guard render funeral honors at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise, Idaho on March 15, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur)
Brig. Gen. Michael Garshak, the adjutant general of
Brig. Gen. Michael Garshak, the adjutant general of Idaho, signed a proclamation declaring April Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month for the Idaho Military Division. Sexual Assault Response Coordinato... More
Governor Brad Little promoted Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak
Governor Brad Little promoted Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak on April 4 at the capital. His wife, Dina, and son, Blake, pinned his new rank on him. Garshak serves as the 25th adjutant general of Idaho and as the com... More
During the ATAG Leadership Day on April 7, two Airmen
During the ATAG Leadership Day on April 7, two Airmen were presented with the Lt. Col. Clinton R. Taylor Integrity in Leadership Award for their exemplary leadership. Capt. Jeffrey Dehaven and Tech. Sgt. Reanno... More
A selected panel of military and civilian leaders inspired
A selected panel of military and civilian leaders inspired hundreds of Idaho Air National Guard enlisted supervisors and officers with new and innovative ideas on leadership during the ATAG Leadership Day held ... More
On March 22, retired Sgt. 1st Class Jimmy Novak started
On March 22, retired Sgt. 1st Class Jimmy Novak started his trek across the continental United States to raise awareness of the nation’s 22 veterans we lose, on average, to suicide each day. 22 miles today, 22 ... More
Pilots from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 190th Fighter
Pilots from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 190th Fighter Squadron train with pilots from Oceana, Virginia's U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing Three at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on April 26, 2019. Eight of the 11 vis... More
The Idaho National Guard hosted a Joint Diversity Executive
The Idaho National Guard hosted a Joint Diversity Executive Council conference on April 30 in Boise to combine forces with key military and civil leaders from 14 states, one territory and the National Guard Bur... More
Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant
Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, recognized the Idaho National Guard’s top unit and several exceptional individuals in a ceremony on Gowen Field, May 17. ... More
The Idaho National Guard hosted its annual Memorial
The Idaho National Guard hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony May 22 in honor of our fallen service members. Bricks dedicated to past and present service members were placed at the park during the ceremony, ... More
The Idaho National Guard marksmanship team participated
The Idaho National Guard marksmanship team participated for the first time in the urban and rural sniper training held in Melba by the Treasure Valley’s SWAT sniper element. The Meridian Police Department spons... More
After nearly 35 years of service, Brig. Gen. Michael
After nearly 35 years of service, Brig. Gen. Michael A. Nolan, former Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Idaho Air National Guard, retired at a ceremony at Gowen Field on July 17. Nolan was previously the commande... More
Idaho National Guard’s 101st WMD CST trained with Nampa
Idaho National Guard’s 101st WMD CST trained with Nampa Police Department on July 24, at an empty hospital building in Nampa, Idaho. The 101st has the capabilities to retrieve and test chemical, biological, rad... More
A crewchief from the Idaho Army National Guard 1-183rd
A crewchief from the Idaho Army National Guard 1-183rd Aviation Battalion takes flight in the UH-60 Black Hawk on Aug. 6 over the Orchard Combat Training Center. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Be... More
Brig. Gen. Paul B. Chauncey III, Deputy Commanding
Brig. Gen. Paul B. Chauncey III, Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard-Combined Arms Support Command Sustainment Center of Excellence, and others, toured the Idaho Army National Guard’s 204th Regional ... More
More than 100 National Guard and Reserve employers
More than 100 National Guard and Reserve employers and supervisors traveled to Gowen Field from across the state today to participate in the Idaho ESGR’s annual Boss Lift. The two-day event gives participants a... More
Children of Idaho Army and Air National Guardsmen not
Children of Idaho Army and Air National Guardsmen not only survived the “Survivor”-themed summer camp, they thrived. The event-filled camp was held Aug 12-16 and was designed to build resiliency and strength in... More
The mighty A-10 Thunderbolt II
A mighty A-10 Thunderbolt II from Idaho's 190th Fighter Squadron soars high in the blue sky above the Orchard Combat Training Center on Aug. 19 where the Idaho National Guard regularly conducts their training. ... More
Master Sgt. Douglas Brock, Tactical Air Control Party,
Master Sgt. Douglas Brock, Tactical Air Control Party, from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron called in air strike locations for the pilots above, flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, on Aug. 19 to ... More
Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with several key military
Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with several key military leaders Aug. 19 at the Orchard Combat Training Center to receive an update on current Idaho National Guard programs and major upcoming events and exercises. ... More
The Idaho Air National Guard hosted a Heroes v. Heroes
The Idaho Air National Guard hosted a Heroes v. Heroes softball game on Aug. 23 at Gowen Field. Airmen played against members of the law enforcement from throughout the Treasure Valley and the Idaho State Polic... More
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak,
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho, presented 124th Fighter Wing's Staff Sgt. Kyle Perkins with the Idaho Cross medal at the Idaho State Capitol on Jan. 2, 2020 ... More
Spend a day flying with Capt. Mike Shufeldt, one of
Spend a day flying with Capt. Mike Shufeldt, one of the Idaho National Guard’s A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, and feel firsthand what it is like to be an A-10 fighter pilot. He gets dressed in his flight G-suit, t... More
Senator Mike Crapo's staff, Legislative Director from
Senator Mike Crapo's staff, Legislative Director from Washington D.C., Molly Carpenter, and one of Idaho's State Directors, Mitch Silvers, visited on Feb. 19, to learn about the Idaho National Guard's capabilit... More
The Idaho National Guard held its annual adjutant general’s
The Idaho National Guard held its annual adjutant general’s leadership conference focusing on what makes a successful leader. The joint conference on Feb. 22, held at the downtown Boise Centre, brought together... More
Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa, Army National Guard
Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa, Army National Guard Senior Enlisted Adviser, toured Gowen Field and the Orchard Combat Training Center during a visit to the Idaho Army National Guard March 7. Sampa toured the ... More
The J.R. Simplot Company was awarded the Employer Support
The J.R. Simplot Company was awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Pro Patria Award for their outstanding service to the National Defense through continuing support of the National Guard and Res... More
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a Statement of Support
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a Statement of Support on March 9 at the Idaho State Capitol, for the National Guard and Reserve on behalf of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, recognizing the Ida... More
The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen.
The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen. Thomas James Jr., engaged with Idaho Army National Guard leadership and toured numerous facilities, including the Orchard Combat Training Center, the 204th Reg... More
Citizen-Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard assisted
Citizen-Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard assisted employees and volunteers at the Idaho Foodbank with loading and unloading trucks, boxing and sorting donated food and making deliveries to several of its ... More
Idaho National Guard Airmen are helping at the St.
Idaho National Guard Airmen are helping at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in a time of need. Food is donated to pantries like St. Vincent de Paul from the Idaho Foodbank and several local companies as part... More
Sgt. Eli Morgan and other Citizen-Soldiers from the
Sgt. Eli Morgan and other Citizen-Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard assisted employees from the Idaho Foodbank and volunteers from Idaho’s Dairy West at the Boise Centre to build food boxes for Idaho stude... More
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Idaho National Guard Soldiers
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Idaho National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, like Lt. Col. Anthony Vincelli from the Idaho Military Division's Joint Staff, continued to help out in the community by spending the day givi... More
Idaho Air National Guard Airmen, pilots and A-10 Thunderbolt
Idaho Air National Guard Airmen, pilots and A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft deployed to various locations throughout Southwest Asia on May 11, 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 400 members of the 124th Fi... More
Every Memorial Day, members from the Idaho Military
Every Memorial Day, members from the Idaho Military Division, Idaho Army and Air National Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps and Navy Reserve units gather for a re-dedication and memorial brick ceremony. This year th... More
Idaho's commander-in-chief, Gov. Brad Little, met with
Idaho's commander-in-chief, Gov. Brad Little, met with pilots, learned about the 190th Fighter Squadron's mission, and helped launch the A-10 Warthogs that honored essential workers in a statewide fly over. Two... More
Two 124th Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt IIs linked
Two 124th Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt IIs linked up with two F-15E Strike Eagles from Mountain Home Air Force Base on May 15, 2020 for a fly over throughout cities of Idaho to honor essential workers and show... More
Spend a day with Idaho farmer and Guardsman Chief Warrant
Spend a day with Idaho farmer and Guardsman Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chad Queen, one of the Idaho Army National Guard’s rescue helicopter pilots, and feel firsthand what it is like to fly the UH-72 Lakota helico... More
The Idaho National Guard sent approximately 400 Soldiers
The Idaho National Guard sent approximately 400 Soldiers to Washington D.C. on June 5, 2020 to assist with guarding federal monuments, buildings and other property. The Soldiers will augment the D.C. National G... More
Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped
Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped with the knowledge and training to fight wildland fires, as the Idaho National Guard hosted its first wildland firefighting training course at Gowen Field... More
Senior Airman Cody Vogler, from the 124th Fighter Wing,
Senior Airman Cody Vogler, from the 124th Fighter Wing, received a coin on June 19, 2020, from the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein, for his exemplary work ensuring the comm... More
Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as
Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as the popular phrase states, they did end up in key leaders’ hands. Idaho National Guard key leaders held rattlesnakes and assisted the Idaho National Guard Env... More
Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crewmembers flew
Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crewmembers flew in UH-72 Lakota helicopters into the sunset and the dark hours of the night, conducting night training on July 21, 2020 near Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. (U... More
Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crewmembers flew
Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crewmembers flew in UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters into the sunset and the dark hours of the night, conducting night training on July 21, 2020 near Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho... More
Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crew members from
Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crew members from the 112th Service and Support Battalion conducted night hoist rescue training with the UH-72 Lakota helicopters using night vision goggle equipment on July... More
Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry
Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Alpha Company, 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion and Echo Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, conducted M67 grenade qualification... More
Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership
Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership Courses throughout the year at the 1-204th Regional Training Institute schoolhouse on base. Due to COVID-19 this hasn’t been a typical year, making this th... More
The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk
The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and nearly two-dozen personnel from Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on Aug. 27, 2020 to assist in battling the California wildland fires. The Idaho Arm... More
Soldier becomes Idaho’s first female 19D cavalry scout instructor
Sgt. Sarah Field is now the Idaho Army National Guard’s first certified female 19D cavalry scout instructor at the 1st Battalion, 204th Regional Training Institute (Armor) at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. On Dec. ... More
39 former Marine Reservists enlist into the Idaho Army National Guard
More than three dozen former Marine Reservists enlisted into the Idaho Army National Guard on Sept. 13, 2020 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Idaho’s newest Citizen-Soldiers all served at Gowen Field in Company C,... More