124th Fighter Wing

Yesterday, we welcomed Col. Anthony Skeesick as our new commander of the 124th Fighter Wing! He joined the Idaho Air National Guard in 2013 and has served in multiple command positions, with his most recent assignment as the 124FW deputy commander. To our outgoing commander, Col. Ryan Richardson, thank you for your years of service to the wing, and we wish you the best in your upcoming retirement!

Click the link below for the full story:

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567088/skeesick-takes-command-124th-fighter-wing

The 124th’s Outdoor Adventure Club… oops, we mean the 124th TACPs, spent their week of drill sharpening long-range shooting skills and small unit tactics 🌬️🎯⛺️

Black Hawks, Warthogs and Strike Eagles all on a mission! What’s not to love? Oh, and the Thunderbirds were there. 😏
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📣The Spring edition of the Beacon is live! Link below

This issue features the wing's Vehicle Maintenance shop, Civil Engineer Squadron's SPEARS course, ASOS training at Razorback Range, Chaplain Assistant of the Year, and Honorary Commanders visiting the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy's career day. It also highlights Sexual Assault Prevention Month, new commanders, promotions to colonel, and the 2026 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign.

https://d34w7g4gy10iej.cloudfront.net/pubs/pdf_76890.pdf

Honorary commanders from the 124th Fighter Wing attended career day at the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy this past week.

“Having our honorary commanders participate in the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy’s Career Day was a valuable opportunity to showcase how the Guard supports our community,” said Col. Ryan Richardson, commander for the 124th FW. “And not just through our mission, but through programs that invest in our youth. Engagements like this strengthen our community partnerships and reinforce the importance of staying connected to those we serve.”

Learn more about the IDYCA at:
https://www.idyouthchallenge.com/

Read more about the visit:
https://tinyurl.com/36jvjd86

Gowen Field Fire Department put their rope rescue and land navigation skills to the test during training at the Black Cliffs outside Boise. ⛰️🪢

The training focused on technical rescue operations, patient extraction and teamwork in rugged terrain to strengthen real-world emergency response capabilities.

To the moms of the 124th Fighter Wing, thank you. ❤️

Whether you're serving in uniform, holding down the home front, or somehow doing both at the same time, your strength impacts every mission.

Happy Mother's Day from the 124th Fighter Wing!

Today we recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military spouses. Thank you for the unwavering support that makes our mission possible, today and every day. ❤️🤍💙