Accelerate Change: Empowered Airmen

We live in a world that is driven by rapidly changing technology and an environment that includes aggressive and capable global competitors. Airmen are key to cutting unnecessary bureaucracy, recognizing and understanding our competition, and thinking of creative ways we can reshape the design of our Air Force. The Air Force must accelerate, must change, and must prepare for the future!

This page is dedicated towards highlighting the accomplishments of our talented Airmen at all levels and to show the impact they can make when they are informed and empowered to problem solve and make smart recommendations and decisions.

 

 

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Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio
Illinois National Guard snipers train with Polish partners
National Guard Bureau
June 11, 2025 | 1:06
The Illinois Army National Guard is training alongside their partner nation of Poland June 1-15. Five snipers—three from the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, and two from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment—are working with Poland’s Territorial Defense Forces and border guards to enhance advanced marksmanship and patrolling skills. The training is focused on increasing lethality, mobility, and survivability through real-world tactics, including tripod shooting and egress planning. This exchange reflects years of partnership and mutual growth under the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio)
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