144th Fighter Wing

This account is currently inactive, but still monitored. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @144thFighterWing. To contact the 144th FW Public Affairs office, call 559-454-5246.

Nearly 500,000 people are expected to drop into Las Vegas for #SBLVIII – prompting multiple security endeavors. @krisvancleave got a look at one of those methods: fighter jets, which fly near the speed of sound.

@Angels Thank you Angels! for featuring the 144th Fighter Wing!

A special view from yesterday’s Home Opener Flyover ✈️ 🎥: Pilot CJ “Ragin” Taggett, 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard

Today we honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our rights and freedoms as Americans. Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces.

Over 1,500 students attended the special assembly to promote Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence through the lens of local military and first responders.

Lt. Col. Cesar Gonzalez and Capt. Jason Sanchez joined "Hometown Warriors" for a career day event hosted by WAMS in Sanger, Calif., April 5, 2022. #Join144FW #FresnoGriffins #TeamFresno @SangerUnified @thesangerscene @CalGuard

Two U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing discuss their close ties to Ukrainian pilots, highlighting the California National Guard’s role as a “State Partner.” #Join144FW #F15 #144th #Ukraine @CalGuard @AirNatlGuard @usairforce taskandpurpose.com/news/ukraine-a…

The 144th Fighter Wing, as a unit, must stand on the sidelines, but we support our friends in Ukraine and the people of Ukraine in every way that we can through our personal relationships, training, advice, and by facilitating communications wherever we can.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen David Baldwin, adjutant general of the California National Guard, describes California’s unique relationship with Ukraine and how the Cal Guard continues to support Ukraine from afar as they battle for their right to sovereignty. ang.af.mil/Media/Article-…

Lt. Col. Cesar Gonzalez, 144th AMXS commander, and Al Alfaro, 144th AMXS honorary commander, lead members of the Sanger Task Force in a tour of the 144th Fighter Wing, Feb. 15, 2022.

Our F-15s are not participating in the flyover today, but it’s going to be an awesome flyover! As an ACA-trained unit, we contribute to NORAD’s 24/7/365 Air Defense mission to ensure the skies above North America remain safe. You watch the game. We’ll watch the skies!

Skies above Super Bowl to be protected by #144th Fighter Wing pilots and others! pe.com/2022/02/09/ski… @CalGuard @AirNatlGuard @usairforce #Join144FW #TeamFresno #Trainlikeafighterpilot

This month we join the Nation in commemorating a distinct part of American history! African American History Month starts today! Along with our African American Airmen, we value the diverse experiences, skills, and talents that all Airmen bring to make our Air Force stronger!

February is #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth! USAF joins the Nation in commemorating millions of African Americans in overcoming some of the most challenging obstacles faced in this Nation. We are proud of our African American Airmen who serve and continue to break barriers. #AF75

144th Security Forces Sq received a demonstration of a “robot dog” from Ghost Robotics, Jan. 21, 2022. If purchased, the robots would be used for patrols of the base with the capability of notifying responders of any security concerns. #Join144thFW #TeamFresno @CalGuard

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Corliss assumed command of the 144th Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony, Jan. 9, 2022, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Rebecca Perez)

U.S. Air Force Col. Marcia Cole assumed command of the 144th Maintenance Group during a change of command ceremony, Jan. 9, 2022, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base. Welcome to the 144th Fighter Wing Col. Cole! (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jason Sanchez)

Today we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s leadership and ideals rallied people from all walks of life to stand up for equality, tolerance and justice.

On #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay, we’d like to say thank you to all police, sheriff, and law enforcement personnel! And thank you all #Defenders and #militarypolice who serve in the Active Duty, Reserves, and National Guard! #join144thfw #TeamFresno #securityforces

Col. Troy Havener, Lt. Col. Mike Yamamoto, Lt. Col. Jordan Darnauer, and Airmen Freedom Turrentine practice the shuttle run, an alternative to the 1.5 mile run, Jan. 6, at the Fresno Air National Guard Base. #Join144FW #TeamFresno #ReadyAF @CalGuard @AirNatlGuard @usairforce