New Mexico Air National Guard Recruiting & Retention

03/17/2026

We are so proud of you! 🇺🇸

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A Del Norte High School senior enlisted in the New Mexico Air National Guard, joined by classmates and family. ⬇️ Story link in comments.

02/06/2026

A loud and proud WELCOME to Staff Sergeant Eric Martinez and his family! Eric is a Palace Front enlistee and a former Defender, serving 11 years with active duty Air Force.

He decided it was time for a change of career, and is now our newest Public Affairs specialist!

We always get asked when coming into the Air Guard as prior service if you have to stay in your previous career field, and the answer is no! As long as you qualify for a job and it’s available, it’s yours! Reach out with any questions on the process. ☺️

Welcome to the fam, Sergeant Martinez!

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01/29/2026

Just a quick reminder! 🙂 -TSgt Guy

01/24/2026

Super proud to present to you…newly promoted Staff Sergeant Shawntae Salazar! She is our medical technician in the Recruiting & Retention section, and she is without a doubt deserving of this promotion to the Non-Commissioned Officer ranks. Keep up the good work, Shawntae! We are grateful to have you on our team!

-TSgt Tara Guy 😊

01/15/2026

Almost 2 years ago, I had the honor of enlisting Kevin Barker into the NM Air National Guard. During his enlistment ceremony, his wife Osha casually mentioned that she had always wanted to serve as well! We started her process, and regardless of whatever roadblocks were thrown her way, she stuck it out, and was finally able to enlist with us!! What a full circle moment, and it was so special to enlist Airman First Class Osha Barker into the NMANG to serve alongside her husband. Thank you to this sweet family for allowing me to assist! Her enlistment also came with a $50,000 bonus… 👀

-TSgt Tara Guy

12/22/2025

Welcome Captain Steward to the 150th Medical Group! She comes to us from the South Carolina Air National Guard, bringing 16 years experience with her as a Healthcare Administrator. The Med Group is lucky to have your knowledge and we look forward to serving alongside you!

-TSgt Tara Guy

12/15/2025

Reintroducing you to team New Mexico!!! We have had some major changes over the last couple of months. We now have a Marketing NCO, a Training NCO, and 5 recruiters! Please be patient with us as we get accustomed to our roles. TSgt Guy & TSgt Hughley are still here to help in Recruiting, but please do not be offended if we refer you to one of our awesome teammates who are dedicated recruiters. Thank you for your continued support of our team! We look forward to helping however we can.

12/04/2025

Welcome to the best place ever to work, TSgt Bennett, whom will be our newest Special Mission Aviator instructor! He comes to us from Active Duty Air Force, bringing 14 years of his expertise and knowledge to our Guard family. We look forward to serving with you!

-TSgt Tara Guy

10/29/2025

New Mexico’s bonus list hot off the press! 📰 Reach out to us if you have questions about any of these jobs! 💰

-TSgt Tara Guy

10/21/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Airman First Class De Santiago to the New Mexico Air National Guard’s Security Forces team! She is a full-time school teacher and wanted to serve in a different capacity with us. We are super grateful to have you, Cynthia!! Welcome to the family!

-TSgt Tara Guy 😊

09/30/2025

Two years in the making!!! Allow us to introduce you to Senior Airman Ni**od Martinez! Yes, you read that correctly, Ni**od worked diligently for two years to get his transfer request approved to join the Air side of the New Mexico National Guard. His job in the Army Guard was carpentry, but since he works as an armed security guard, he wanted something that aligned more with his career goals, so he pursued Security Forces with us! We are grateful you stuck it out and took the oath of enlistment to continue your service to the great state of New Mexico. Welcome to the fam, Ni**od! 🇺🇸 ✈️

-TSgt Tara Guy