Idaho Air National Guard

Idaho Sends Troops To Keep Us Safe [photos]

Find out what really goes on at Gowen Field.

"It (the flyover) recognizes all the people that serve in the military, but they're recognizing the health care workers who are really on the front lines right now. It's just a great message," Governor Little said.

Deployments may last up to 180 days, depending on the mission. Please keep these airmen and their families in your prayers.

The training was intense designed to give the soldiers the closest experience to being in the field during a real world mission when lives are at stake.

It's been the highlight of every Boise Facebook group out there. It's beginning to look like the argument is mostly one-sided.

The Department of the Air Force announced today that Gowen Field is one of five installations being considered as a potential location to base roughly 18 F-35. Before a final decision is made by the Air Force, several key steps are required, such as a facility validation inspection and an Environmental Impact Study, which will include a public comment period...

Watch the members of the 124th Fighter Wing leave Gowen Field as they depart for the Middle East.

Tuesday evening several hundred members of the Idaho Air National Guard 124th Fighter Wing deployed to the Middle East.  Several local and state leaders, led by Governor Otter, joined family members wishing the Airmen a safe journey.

Family and friends were on hand Tuesday evening at Gowen Field to wish farewell and a safe journey to deploying Idaho Air National Guard personnel.