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The 144th Fighter Wing (144 FW) is a unit of the California Air National Guard, stationed at Fresno Air National Guard Base, California. As part of the Air Reserve Component of the United States Air Force, the wing is operationally gained by the Air Combat Command.

The Fresno Air National Guard Base in California is a base of the Air National Guard and serves specific missions to protect our homeland and support federal efforts.

Apr 15, 2025 · The 123rd Fighter Squadron, 142nd Wing, from Portland, Oregon, is flying with the 194th Fighter Squadron, 144th Fighter Wing, out of the Fresno Air National Guard Base this week for fighter integration training.

The California Air National Guard Base in Fresno is home to the 144th Fighter Wing. The Federal Mission of the 144th Fighter Wing is to provide Air Superiority in support of worldwide joint operations as well as Air Defense of the United States.

Chief Master Sgt. Jimmy Schiotis is the command chief of the 144th Fighter Wing at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California. He is the enlisted advisor to the Wing Commander and responsible for all affairs concerned with the enlisted personnel.

The site of the Fresno Air National Guard Base has been used for military aviation since World War II, when it was known as Hammer Field. The 144th continued to fly the F-86A from 1954 until March 31, 1958.

The former Hammer Field area, now the site of the Fresno Air Terminal, has various sources of contamination that are being investigated by the California Air National Guard, the California Army National Guard, and the State of California Department of Health Services.

Discover the Fresno Air National Guard Base, a vital military installation in Californias San Joaquin Valley. Learn about its rich history, strategic operations, and community impact.

The Fresno Air National Guard Base is located on a 111-acre leased property on the southeast corner of the airport and is home to the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard.