The Fresno-based 1106th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group is sending approx. 65 of their avionics, electrical, structural, armament, airframe, logistics and administrative aviation specialists to Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. They will join the thousands of already deployed California Army National Guard Soldiers from the fellow Fresno-based 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, who will be wrapping up their 9-month deployment later this year. Only four of these unique units exist in the nation and California's 1106th will be switching out with Connecticut's own TASMG. Thei


The Fresno-based 1106th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group is sending approx. 65 of their avionics, electrical, structural, armament, airframe, logistics and administrative aviation specialists to Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. They will join the thousands of already deployed California Army National Guard Soldiers from the fellow Fresno-based 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, who will be wrapping up their 9-month deployment later this year. Only four of these unique units exist in the nation and California's 1106th will be switching out with Connecticut's own TASMG. Their mission will be to service and support the entire theater of operations' aircraft fleet. Leadership, Col. Carmona, Command Sgt. Maj. Kellam, were joined by special guest, Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager, in wishing the men and women, their families and friends, a special thank you and safe return.


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