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  • Local USAF pilot helps in Airline Emergency

    Most people think that during an emergency they would step up to the plate, act heroically and do what is necessary to save lives. Thinking one might rescue the day is a noble thought, but acting on those thoughts is what sets the nation's heroes above noble thinkers."Every pilot thinks 'what would

  • A Red Hot Career

    http://phoenixpatriotmagazine.com/article/winter14/andrew-pepin/When Andrew Pepin talks about his future, he describes a career path that's red hot with embers he's stoked thoughtfully, methodically and academically, every step of the way.Pepin is a civilian firefighter with the Air National Guard's

  • Ohio Airman Receives Medal for Heroism

    The term hero makes him blush; on Sunday, May 4th 2014 Technical Sergeant Daryl A. Walters of the Ohio Air National Guard's 200th RED HORSE squadron was decorated with the Ohio Distinguished Service Medal for his heroic role in saving a tourist from being sucked into the propulsion turbines beneath

  • 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces troops enjoy “Touch a Truck” day

    179th Airlift Wing Security Forces troops enjoy "Touch a Truck" day with the students at Madison South Elementary school, Mansfield, Ohio, May 9, 2014. Tech. Sgt. Brandon Velemirov and Staff Sgt. Michelle Roark from 179th Security Forces Squadron volunteered to take a Security Forces vehicle to

  • 179th Airlift Wing Women inspire girls in Leader Richland Program

    The 179th Airlift Wing and 200th RED HORSE Det. 1, Mansfield, OH, participated in the Richland Community Development Group's program "Leader Richland", which aims to inspire 7th and 8th graders to reach their full potential as future community leaders.Each year the program rotates between all boys

  • MANSFIELD C-130 ENTERTAINS, INSPIRES AT YOUNGSTOWN AIR SHOW

    A C-130 Hercules transport plane from Mansfield's 179th Airlift Wing joined dozens of other aircraft from around the country at the Thunder over the Valley airshow; an interactive showcase of aviation and aircraft, past and present.The Mansfield plane was configured for aero-medical operations,

  • 179th Airlift Wing Members bring their Kids to Work

    The 179th Airlift Wing decided to take part in their first organized Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day, supported by the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation, Mansfield, OH, April 24, 2014. As part of the national program, children attended a day at work with their parents to get a

  • 179th Airlift Wing host N10 Leadership Event

    The 179th Airlift Wing hosted the Northern 10 Athletic Conference for an N10 Leadership Event, Mansfield, OH, April 7, 2014. 160 students with their coaches and counselors from Buckeye Central, Bucyrus, Carey, Colonel Crawford, Crestline, Mohawk, Ridgedale, Seneca East, Upper Sandusky, and Wynford

  • 179th Airlift Wing and 200th RED HORSE Det. 1 team up for Earth Day

    The 179th Airlift Wing and 200th RED HORSE Det. 1, Mansfield, OH, came together for the annual Earth Day celebration, May 8, 2014. This marks the 15th year that the 179th has participated in the event and the fourth that the 200th has been involved. The partnership allows for more community

  • 179th Airlift Wing back in the C-130 Saddle Again.

    All around the 179th Airlift Wing, you can find it progressively picking up the pace. More planes, more people and more to get done. The flightline is taking on a familiar appearance, with legacy C-130H Hercules ready to taxi out or taking a moment to refuel. Aircrew is getting in flying hours.