Puerto Rico Air National Guard
- Puerto Rico Air National Guard
The Puerto Rico Air National Guard is a component of the United States Air Force operating within Puerto Rico. It was federally recognized on November 23 1947. [ [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/156aw.htm GlobalSecurity.org: 156th Airlift Wing] ] 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. [ [http://www.ngb.army.mil/ngbgomo/library/bio/1787.htm National Guard Bureau biography of Brigadier General Jose M. Portela] ]
Units
* 156th Airlift Wing - Airlift Cargo Operations (C-130 Hercules) , Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, PR
141th Air Control Sq. - Mobile Radar Unit, Ramey - Aguadilla, PR
140th Air Defense Sq. - Fixed Radar Unit, Punta Salinas - Toa Baja, PR
References
External links
;Official sites
* [http://www.prsanj.ang.af.mil/ Puerto Rico Air National Guard]
;Unofficial sites
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/muniz.htm Muñiz Air National Guard Base] from "GlobalSecurity.org"
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