Puerto Rico Air National Guard
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The Puerto Rico Air National Guard is the component of the United States Air National Guard operating within Puerto Rico. It was federally recognized on November 23, 1947.[1] The first commander of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (from 1947 to 1975) was Brigadier General Mihiel Gilormini. Brigadier General Jose M. Portela has served as commander of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard since January 11, 2005.[2]
[edit] Units
The 156th Airlift Wing (156 AW) is based at Muñiz Air National Guard Base on the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
[edit] References
- ^ GlobalSecurity.org: 156th Airlift Wing
- ^ National Guard Bureau biography of Brigadier General Jose M. Portela
[edit] External links
- Official sites
- Unofficial sites
- Muñiz Air National Guard Base from GlobalSecurity.org
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