A flight line crew member with the 144th Fighter Wing walks to his station during daily training flights at Fresno's Air National Guard base.

A flight line crew member with the 144th Fighter Wing walks to his station during daily training flights at Fresno’s Air National Guard base.

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Photo Essay: ROTC cadets visit 144th Fighter Wing

By Chase Gauthier, Multimedia Editor • Nov 20, 2025

Fresno State ROTC cadets await takeoff of two F-15 fighter jets from Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Nov. 20. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

ROTC cadets interested in public affairs share conversations with the base’s representative. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

A flight line crew member stops by to greet the ROTC cadets before heading out to the flight line. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

Cadets receive a flight line briefing before getting up close and personal to the 144th’s operational strength. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

A retired F-15 serves as a moral boost to the flight line. Ending missions at over 10,000 hours of flight, the jets vertical stabilizer has the names of the 144th written on. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

Cadets finish up a morning briefing before heading to Q&A sessions with base commanders. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

Base Chiefs at a Q&A panel sharing insight into the experience between active duty and guardsmen. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

Base Chiefs sit down with individual groups to personalize connections with Fresno State cadets on Nov. 20. (Chase Gauthier/The Collegian)

About the Contributor

Chase Gauthier

Chase Gauthier, Multimedia Editor

Chase Gauthier is the Multimedia Editor for The Collegian. He started working for The Collegian in the fall of 2024 as a Reporter. Chase loves to cover local bands and live music.

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