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  • 132nd Wing awards dedicated FSRT team leader with Airmen of the Year

      As she recalls the countless training exercises for Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT), Staff Sgt. Kortney M. Mezera, FSRT team lead, removes her blouse and boots and climbs into the chemical gear.Mezera, a native of McGregor, Iowa, has been training for FSRT about once or twice a year since

  • 132nd Wing’s Officer of the Year motivated by faith, family and Airmen

    A pile of scattered papers on the desk of the director of personnel for the Force Support Squadron here, is all an outsider sees into Capt. Renee G. Rausch’s busy work day.Rausch, a native of Humeston, Iowa, joined the Air Force more than 20 years ago to obtain structure and discipline in her life.

  • 132nd ISRG holds Amazing Race event to prep for Annual Training

    Sunshine, blue skies and a strong, stiff breeze enveloped the landscape of Moffitt Reservoir Park in Cumming, Iowa.Gathered at the park was a large group of people dressed in athletic clothing, enthusiastic and ready for whatever the day had in store.With dozens of teams formed and chomping at the

  • Iowa Air Guardsman find success in running

    Staff Sgt. Curt Brass and Senior Airman Tag Noel were members of a National Guard marathon team consisting of both Air and Army National Guard, which had major success at the Panama City Beach Marathon that took place Saturday December 5th 2015They became a part of the team after qualifying at the

  • Schellhase Moves On

    The State Command Chief of the Iowa National Guard Ed Schellhase finished his final drill before retirement in the same place he started his Guard career thirty-eight years ago, with the 132d Wing Communications Flight.Schellhase spent Saturday morning of August drill addressing the Communications

  • The Holistic View to Fitness

    Another member of the 132nd who is very familiar with a life of training and fitness is Staff Sgt. Travis Wirth, positioned with the Cyber Operations squadron and a member of the 132nd for the past six-and-a-half years.He has been doing a steady regimen of weight lifting and bodybuilding for more

  • Striving for Excellence Beyond Expecations

    Being in the Air Force we all know there are physical standards we are expected to uphold. Some airmen aren't satisfied with just hitting the standard though, they want to fully expose what they are capable of.Take for instance the 132nd Wing Cyber Operations Squadron Superintendent, Chief Master

  • A Legacy of Service

    Returning from school this past month I was informed that ten retirements were scheduled for the month of December. Five of the ceremonies were held during December drill. While working at the events over the weekend there was an abundance of emotion: joy, happiness, excitement, and ultimately

  • Taking Care of Our Own

    The original Stand Down for homeless veterans was modeled after the Stand Down concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals,

  • Fitness help

    Spring is upon us and summer will be here just as quick. Fitness is such a big part of our career and is our responsibility to maintain the standard. Promotions, formal school attendance and re-enlistment all hinge on our ability to maintain the fitness standard. The Services Flight has two