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  • Think Before You Drink: Base Alcohol Policy

    Before you open your first beer after a hard day of work, don't forget that there is an alcohol policy in place that governs your actions. Members will not consume alcohol:1. If the member is under the age of 21. Under age members who violate this provision are subject to criminal prosecution under

  • New telephone numbers effective 03 March 2010

    In order to bring the 132FW compliant with AFI 33-111, all existing voice systems and new systems will transition to a seven-digit intra-base dialing plan correlating to the seven-digit commercial telephone numbers assigned to the base. Due to an unavailability of commercial telephone numbers, the

  • It’s on - ORI Phase I, 1-6 Oct 10 “Yes we can!”

    The 132d Fighter Wing will have an opportunity, less than a year from now, to demonstrate our Excellence as a premier Air National Guard Fighter Wing. The goal is an "EXCELLENT" rating in the Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) scheduled for 1 - 6 October 2010 and we are working as a Team

  • 132 FW History Initiative

    With an ORI looming on the horizon, again its time to dust off the "chem" gear and start cleaning out offices, closets, and cubby holes. There is no denying the fact that there is excess stuff to be found, sorted and disposed of before the inspectors arrive. So to help everyone remember that one

  • Renew yourself spiritually!

    On February 2, 2010 we celebrated Groundhog Day. We waiting eagerly and patiently to see if Punxsutawney Phil would see his shadow or not. To my disappointment and others we will be getting six more weeks of winter. Honestly, I'm really not looking forward to that because it just seems like winter

  • Financial Hardships and Security Clearances

    It goes without saying that members of the Guard are not immune to the financial turmoil that many in society are facing. This issue may cause members to worry that the financial trouble they are experiencing may have ramifications for their service in the Guard.The area where this would be of the

  • Getting Ready for the ORI.

    It is amazing how quickly time passes around here! In April I will have been your Command Chief for three years already. During that time we've seen the Wing and our great Airmen excel at every opportunity, so much that it has almost come to be expected. Expected? Definitely, and why? Because

  • Enhanced security features now in effect.

    Due to recent changes in threats to installations and security policies you will no longer be allowed entry to the base without your authorized military ID in your possession. Line Badges do not count as valid ID. If you need a clip or holder talk to your supervisor and they will make sure you have

  • Deployed Firefighters Making a Difference

    With little fanfare, 14 members of the 132nd Fighter Wing Fire and Emergency Services, Iowa Air National Guard, kissed their loved ones and said good-byes in the early morning hours of a beautiful September day and were off in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. For some members of the flight this

  • 132nd Fighter Wing members return from Operation Iraqi Freedom

    The 132nd Fighter Wing recently welcomed home approximately 270 personnel to the Iowa Air National Guard Base, located at the Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, Iowa. They were returning from an Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF) aviation package deployment to Joint Base Balad (JBB),